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It’s summertime, and students have replaced class time with free time. In the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting, parents and teachers are painfully aware of the widespread racial profiling targeting men of color—particularly younger men who are more apt to be out and about during these summer months.

Recognizing the history of defamatory symbols can help schools see fewer of them.

Responsible parent and caregiver groups are focusing on children’s right to inclusive and equitable education—in direct opposition to politically motivated “parents’ rights” groups with discriminatory agendas that harm young people.

A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.

By not including contemporary Native peoples into any discussion of Native experiences, we are doing these populations and our students a huge disservice.

Requiring the ACT increases college accessibility—but more support is needed to create a school-wide culture of achievement.

At a time like this, educators can’t afford not to discuss Ferguson in the classroom.

The Ad Council of America and the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) launched an ad campaign, “Think Before You Speak.” The ads challenges people to consider how hurtful their language can be when the identity of someone is used as an insult.

Mention school desegregation, and most people envision the Little Rock Nine—not the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). But Tucson is exactly where the battle for desegregation is being fought today.