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Teaching can be humanizing work. This is how it happens. The Rodriguez family walks down the hall and turns the corner to my room.

A trip to the store holds different life lessons depending on where you shop.

Summer is the most violent time of year in urban areas. Some cite hotter temperatures, while others point the finger at out-of-school teenagers. No one factor is to blame, but it makes sense to provide opportunities for young people while keeping them off the streets. Summer service programs can help.

Listening to different viewpoints is a valuable skill for students. Getting them to that point can cause a few tense moments.

Meet the people behind YCteen, a youth-written magazine inspiring educators throughout New York City.

The month of Ramadan comes upon my classroom slowly. The non-Muslim students don’t notice the changes at first, but soon the little things start creeping in. They see that the classes are smaller, because more students are staying home. Or they might notice that the Muslim students are a little more tired than usual, or that when offered food, they politely put up their hand and say, “No food for me, I am fasting.” This is when the questions start.

Black and Jewish youths share a heritage of liberation.

During the fourth week of school, the form came home, stuffed into my daughter’s backpack: Your student scored a XX on his/her DIBELS literacy test, administered this Fall/Summer. Based on this score, your child will be placed in Open Court Level XYZ [with] TEACHER A...

Despite language barriers and inadequate translation, teachers can find clarity and solutions by reaching out to students’ families.