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Requiring the ACT increases college accessibility—but more support is needed to create a school-wide culture of achievement.

Fundraising has become standard for most schools—but an education system that relies on private donations will never be equitable.

Ronjanae broke down recently. She said she felt like “the only overweight child at this school.”

A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.

Vermont students claim their legacy of participatory democracy.

There is a wonderful scene in Harper Lee's novel To Kill A Mockingbird where the all-white jury has returned an unjust verdict against Tom Robinson. Atticus begins to wearily walk out of the courthouse. Jem and Scout are in the balcony with the black folks of the county. They all rise as Atticus walks out—except the children—so the Rev. Sykes says to Scout, “Miss Jean Louise, stand up. Your father’s passin’.”

A community museum reaches out to schools and families.

Recognize the possibilities of the power of the vote, encourage your friends and family to engage in civic action, and become a change agent in your community.

"Mr. Barton, I have some homework for you," said Alandra. "But I left it at home on the table." "No problem," I answered. “Just bring it whenever you can." I can say that now because I'm a reading interventionist. Homework isn't expected from me like it is from classroom teachers.