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Issue 5, Fall 2023

Parents and Caregivers for Inclusive Education

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Responsible parent and caregiver groups are focusing on children’s right to inclusive and equitable education—in direct opposition to politically motivated “parents’ rights” groups with discriminatory agendas that harm young people.

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Issue 59, Summer 2018

“We Are Our Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams”

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As part of our series highlighting educator voices, we spoke to five Black teachers who teach in predominately Black or all-Black settings to ask how they approach the topic of slavery.

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December 5, 2017

Policy Checkup: Addressing and Preventing Sexual Assault in Schools

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Educators can use the #metoo movement as an opportunity to make sure their schools have policies in place to protect students and staff from sexual assault and harassment. Here’s how.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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Issue 58, Spring 2018

Statistically Speaking

Teacher bullying is a real phenomenon, but it’s always been hard to quantify—until now.

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Issue 5, Fall 2023

The Promise of Inclusive Education

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Inclusive education builds critical thinking—the intellectual tools for reflection, continuous inquiry, constructive dialogue and the possibility of changing one’s perspective—and is an essential lever for democracy.

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Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month

During April, we uplift Arab American Heritage Month. These resources will help educators celebrate Arab identity, counter negative stereotypes, teach about Arab history and cultures, and ensure an inclusive environment that supports Arab American students this month and throughout the year.

Supporting Arab American Students in the Classroom
Presently Invisible: The Arab Plight in American Classrooms
The New Kid in Class

March 31, 2022

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Why Do We (Still) Celebrate Columbus Day?

In this lesson, students will address misconceptions they likely have about Christopher Columbus and the colonization of what is now the United States.

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6-8

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Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

History

October 9, 2019

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Section IV: Family and Community Engagement

Being an ally to LGBTQ students means bringing people in and reaching out. With these tips, we hope you can create a community within and beyond the school that helps all families feel valued and helps all students feel

October 31, 2018

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Engaging Families and Caregivers

When educators actively engage the people who are central to children’s lives outside of school, they are building networks that support students’ experiences within school as well.

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Civil Rights Movement Slavery Rights & Activism

November 21, 2023

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Issue 66, Spring 2021

Toolkit: The Foundations of Restorative Justice

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School discipline and classroom management do not have to be based in compliance. Learn more about restorative practices in this companion piece to the feature article “It Was Always About Control.”

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