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Should Women Be Allowed in Combat?
This article addresses both sides of the question, "Should women be allowed in combat?"
July 7, 2014
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professional development
5 Steps To Safer Schools
How can educators and schools create learning environments free of anti-gay discrimination?
July 16, 2009
article
A Solitary Struggle
For many activist teachers, the journey of promoting equity in education is a lonely one.
professional development
Six Lessons from Jena
Six lessons to take from the 2006 "Jena Six" incident.
March 2, 2010
article
“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.
professional development
Motivation
Motivated students want to learn and are less likely to be disruptive or disengage from the work of the classroom. Motivation stems from numerous factors: interest in the subject matter, perceptions of its usefulness
July 18, 2017
lesson
Who, Me? A Scientist?
In this lesson, students get in touch with their “inner scientists,” first by viewing a video of a 4-year-old solving a complex problem and then by working together to explain a discrepant event. Students also consider attributes shared by many scientists: curiosity, perseverance and the ability to problem-solve.
April 18, 2016
publication
article
What Is Social Justice Education?
A renowned scholar and educator explains social justice education and highlights its role in actively countering injustice and helping to build an inclusive democracy for the benefit of all.
professional development
Grassroots Parent Organizing
Tips for using grassroots organizing to engage your school’s parents.
July 5, 2017