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It’s that time of year again—when former students come into my classroom to vent about the college application process. I’ve already written more letters of recommendation than I can count this year. Now, it’s just a waiting game. My students are not good at waiting, especially when the outcome is out of their control. Not knowing whether they will be accepted to their schools of choice is excruciating.

I recently visited a friend’s preschool classroom. While there, I saw an argument that mirrored my high school students’ conflicts. I walked away curious about the way younger and older students use their words to explain their feelings and the actions of others.

Fifty years after the Freedom Schools of 1964, today’s Freedom Schools continue the legacy.

A history class provided an opportunity to expand students’ perspective.

How to challenge language prejudice in the classroom.

The cost of bullying isn’t just psychological and physical; it’s also fiscal.