What is the power of communities and organizations coming together to explicitly communicate a common social justice education message? It can grow our collective capacity to make positive change.
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.
Activists and allies from a variety of identity groups work hard to dismantle exclusionary conceptions of gender. In the classroom, teachers have an opportunity to extend this work, one sentence at a time.
Stepping way outside of his comfort zone, this teacher performed Hamilton scenes for his students, showing them the power of embracing productive discomfort and trying new things.
Educators need to recognize the doubts that students carry, this former elementary teacher says. But in doing so, educators should emphasize to students that doubt can lead to learning and growth.