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Hair
In this spoken word piece, Elizabeth Acevedo addresses the beauty standard that is epitomized by fair skin and straight hair.
September 28, 2018
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Student Voices: Freddy Ochoa and Corina Torres
Freddy Ochoa interviews his aunt about her experience as a first-generation immigrant to America from a Mexican family.
September 28, 2018
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Student Voices: Raghad and Rahaf Barcudi
Rahaf is a Syrian immigrant who compares her life in Syria to her new life in the U.S.
September 28, 2018
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Voting and Democracy Grants in Action: Connecting to Our Past and Creating Our Present
TT Voting and Democracy Grants fund projects that encourage students to become empowered advocates for voting in their communities. Grantee Alexandra Melnick explains the project she’ll be implementing in her 12th-grade classroom this fall.
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Diwali in the Classroom: A Parent’s Perspective
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is celebrated by more than a billion people all over the world. Here are a few ways you can teach your students about Diwali—and promote multicultural understanding.
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Why the Texas Police-Stop Video Is a Problem
A new Texas law requires that students learn how to act appropriately when interacting with police officers before graduation, but it misses the mark by ignoring a history of policing that has not reserved the same respect for its citizens.
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How Inclusive Is Your Teaching About the Environment?
How are you aligning the way you teach about the environment with the rest of your work as a social justice educator?
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Black History Month: Teaching the Complete History
Go beyond trauma and struggle to examine the liberation, civic engagement, creativity and intersecting identities of Black people during Black History Month.
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An Educator Workshop With Black Children at the Center
An executive director of educational equity explains how her district planned a workshop for Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action—and how you can, too.
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Rethinking Family Engagement During School Closures
Taking time to check assumptions about family engagement can make a huge difference in the lives of your students and their caregivers.