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An Irish exchange program eases historic divisions, two students at a time.

Hawaiian language educators reclaim a cultural legacy.

Become an “equity designer” with new research from Mica Pollock and colleagues.

To truly teach tolerance to children, parents must promote more than the Golden Rule.

Young philosophers in San Francisco ponder age-old questions

The suicides of boys tormented by anti-gay harassment grabbed the public’s attention this fall. Those suicides are the tip of the iceberg. For every tragic and unnecessary case that makes it to the news, there are others we don’t hear about. These are the ones that families are too ashamed to disclose. Then there are scores of suicide attempts that leave parents desperately trying to convince schools to do the right thing.

The stakes have never been higher for students—or schools.

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.

Since the polarized 2016 election, many people have suggested what schools can do to promote civility, critical thinking and civic engagement. This educator says democratic education might be the most important way to go.

We need to prepare children for the increasingly globalized world we live in. Improving their learning of languages is a good start.