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When the Dallas Texas Public Schools District decided to show its fifth-graders Red Tails, an action-adventure film based on the Tuskegee pilots who formed the country’s first black aerial combat unit, it was a tremendous idea. The district felt students would be inspired by the story of these men who fought segregation, integrated the Army and were trained as combat pilots for the United States during WWII.

Sometimes school tracking sets students up for failure, academically and socially. My students with disabilities, who require extra academic assistance, often ended up on the short end of the stick. Because they were in all of the same classes together I noticed that they also clung to each other in the cafeteria. They had a difficult time fitting in and making friends with other students.

Some students struggle to see gender stereotypes, but telling personal stories can open their eyes.

Making the conference experience more supportive to families ultimately benefits students.

This teacher asked herself, “What do I need to know to better support this student?” The answer led to more questions.

One after-school programmer reflects on the criminalization of youth.

The Supreme Court has upheld affirmative action but, one educator points out, we still have a long way to go to achieve equity in college admissions.

This middle school teacher has an idea that can greatly impact student learning—with students leading the way.

This toolkit for "'Own Your Voice'" is a three-part activity for grades 8–12 that engages students with the Maria Hinojosa interview and asks them to conduct their own interviews that amplify “voice” and tell untold stories.

How educators talk about school climate can play an important role in how students feel about school.