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Engaging Students in Social Justice With ‘Zines
As a graduate student, this teacher tapped into her middle schoolers’ energy and creativity while having them think deeply about community needs.
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The Danger of the Story of “Both Sides”
Combating “single stories” is no longer as simple as including “multiple perspectives” in the classroom. Whose stories we share and why should be part of classroom discourse.
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There’s Good People Out There: A Conversation With Charles Person
Charles Person, the youngest of the original Freedom Riders of 1961, reminds us that collective civic action is essential, and so is being one of the good people out there.
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"We Don't Use That Language Anymore"
A leadership program helps Maine students confront the culture of verbal abuse.
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Homegrown Solutions
A resourceful Kansas town adapts to changing demographics.
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History Close to Home
Teaching students about the history of their community gives them a stake in its future.
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I Didn't Know There Were Cities in Africa!
Challenging children's — and adults' — misperceptions about the African continent.
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Classroom Simulations: Proceed With Caution
Some educators think these widely-used teaching activities may do as much harm as good — at least in anti-bias learning.
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Salam, Shalom
An Arab-Jewish cooperative school strikes a balance for coexistence.
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Immigrant Charter Schools: A Better Choice?
Charter schools tailored to the needs of newly arrived immigrants are getting a lot of attention. But are they working? And will they lead to a new kind of segregation?