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Resisting Dominant Narratives
In this hostile learning environment created by censorship and book bans, these LFJ book reviews encourage us all to keep reading—and writing—to counter the narratives that have historically excluded diverse perspectives.
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Students Jailed for “Disorderly Conduct”
A law fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center details a disturbing pattern: A student is arrested for minor misbehavior, the parents are kept in the dark, and the family finds itself navigating the criminal justice system.
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Q&A With Dana Goldstein
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear directly from journalist and author of The Teacher Wars, Dana Goldstein!
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Dear Colleagues, You Need to Ensure Transgender Students’ Rights
A new directive on transgender students, issued today by the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice, applies to all public schools.
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A Call for Democratic Education
Since the polarized 2016 election, many people have suggested what schools can do to promote civility, critical thinking and civic engagement. This educator says democratic education might be the most important way to go.
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Teaching the Election Doesn’t Require Neutrality
This history teacher offers a strategy for teaching about the presidential election. It starts with organizing ideas into three categories: consensus, legitimately controversial and out of bounds.
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This is Community
How does one foster a school community—that is equitable and committed to breaking down barriers? A TT awardee shares her approach.
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American Gothic
A new curriculum explores a disturbing side of the Progressive Era.