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How to help your students talk about race.

Part of the 'Why I Teach' series

Animal care helps Los Angeles middle schoolers practice patience and cooperation.

The food justice unit was one of the most successful of the year. Until the meltdown. Students had watched Food, Inc., read several articles about food production and created masterful multimedia presentations on their learning. They were now presenting. Omar chose several pictures of his favorite dishes. He told us about them and how they were made. Then he interjected a seemingly innocent joke.

A social justice educator comes to terms with his not-so-hidden biases.

This writer and LGBT advocate spoke to a group of middle school students about being gender fluid. The next day, an unforgettable email showed them the power of open and honest dialogue.

Every school needs a ready plan in the event of a bias incident. Recent developments at two schools illustrate why.

This educator believes creating a school environment where it’s OK for students to share their stories is of the utmost importance—for students and educators.