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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.
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Toolkit for "Book Smarts"
Educators can use classroom publishing to validate the experiences of all students and to introduce critical literacy. This toolkit provides writing prompts to help you bring out the best in your students’ writing.