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Years ago I worked with a child named Justin. A bright, happy child, Justin was a wonderful artist. He loved to create, exploring shapes and colors with crayons and markers and paints. One day, when he was 4 years old, we were coloring together in his big notebook. We had been at it for some time when I picked up a purple crayon and began to add purple to the dazzling array of colors on our page. Almost as soon as I’d begun, Justin dropped his crayon and stared at me.

When Maggie receives two pairs of shoes for her birthday, she must learn to walk between two cultures.

One of the simplest ways to foster compassion and understanding in our classrooms is to give students opportunities to share stories about their lives. By communicating and listening, students can break down stereotypes and see each other as real people. This can be done through curriculum-related projects such as personal narrative and poetry or as part of a daily class meeting.

Impact and intention both matter when talking about school policies.

Get to Know the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Denver students confront racial tracking at their high school.

Encourage the change agents in your classroom with this letter of support.

If we look into the heart of bullying, what we often find are deficits of emotional control and empathy. Teaching mindfulness can help.

When students see you ignore hateful language, they are learning an important lesson—and not the kind you want them to learn.