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What autistic students wish you knew about who they are and how they learn.

Students with learning disabilities create a documentary film to share their wisdom.

Last Saturday, on one of North Carolina’s sunniest, warmest days this winter, thousands of people gathered in front of Shaw University in Raleigh to participate in the NAACP’s annual march for justice, workers’ rights and educational equality. The march has been dubbed the “HK on J,” or “historic thousands on Jones Street.” By mid-day, that’s exactly what it was: Too many people to count snaking through downtown Raleigh toward the state legislative building.

The Women’s March on Washington Youth Ambassadors are sending a message: Young people’s voices must be heard.

As teachers, we hear almost daily that we “must meet the students where they are.” It is a core tenant, a sacred truth offered as a key to successfully unlocking the hearts and minds of even the most reluctant learners.

Sometimes school tracking sets students up for failure, academically and socially. My students with disabilities, who require extra academic assistance, often ended up on the short end of the stick. Because they were in all of the same classes together I noticed that they also clung to each other in the cafeteria. They had a difficult time fitting in and making friends with other students.

Freedom’s Teacher offers opportunities to share a lesser-known story about a pioneering educator.

An LGBT student’s gratitude reminded this instructor to include diverse voices in her teaching all year.

Controversy over a team name opens a national dialogue about race, identity and what’s in a name.

This toolkit provides lesson plan ideas for taking a virtual civil rights tour with your students and for bringing the voices of civil rights veterans into the classroom.