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For students living in instability, a safe classroom becomes a second home.

Anti-LGBT sentiment mars a Mississippi theatrical performance.

In sports, machismo and closeted sexuality prevail. And players courageous enough to talk about their sexual orientation are, sadly, not on equal footing.

More public schools are discovering yoga for kids can benefit classroom management—and learning.

Curriculum kit challenges assumptions, builds confidence and questions stereotypes.

Slavery is a tough subject. These tips will help you teach it well.

A look at holistic educators in both private and public schools.

A new film from Teaching Tolerance shows youth have the power to change the world.

Among the baby pictures, reports on summer activities and other news reported by my many former students on Facebook, I saw this status update about a week ago: “… it’s good to see fear-mongers called out for spreading misinformation …”

In the years since they graduated from middle school, several of my former students earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. I was proud of them. I read their stories in the local paper and was inspired by the various ways in which these young men improved our community. Each time, their accomplishments and selflessness impressed me. Earning the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America is an admirable achievement.