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Laughing in the Classroom—Safely
In more than 20 years of teaching students ranging from as young as 12 to as old as 70, I have found one thing to be verifiably true: Humor positively impacts the learning environment.
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Title I: Who Gets to Vote?
Primary sources can help students explore just how controversial voting rights were in the century preceding the Act.
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Is My School Racist?
Institutional racism can be hard to spot. Try our strategies for sniffing it out.
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Connect with Each Student’s Humanity
When dealing with a student whose behavior is a challenge, first ask yourself if you have a relationship with the student. When you build a relationship, you’ll notice a huge difference in behavior.
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Gary Younge: Heroes Are Human
A new book sheds light on the lesser-known struggles behind the March—and how students can benefit from learning about them.
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“That’s So Gay” | From a Teacher’s Perspective
When this teacher, then a closeted lesbian, heard her students using the word gay negatively, she had to choose between playing it safe and genuinely fostering an inclusive classroom culture.
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Toolkit for The Classroom Closet
This professional development activity gives ideas for developing narrative empathy: using the power of story to step into another person’s shoes in the name of justice.
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The Making of Beautiful People
Children are susceptible to superficial notions of beauty, but this teacher believes the real purpose of education is to give them a different message.
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‘Education Suspended’
A new report from the Center for Community Alternatives shows how high school disciplinary records are used in college and university admissions.