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Using activist memoirs can help students understand how people effected change in the past—and how young people can effect change now.

Now that a federal judge has upheld most of Alabama’s new anti-immigration law, supporters can crow that the state is “No. 1” –at least when it comes to cracking down on immigrants. But what does that crackdown mean, practically speaking?

My nana is laughing as she tells me one of her favorite childhood stories. As her cheeks lift into a smile, I can see the teenager who boldly told her teacher that threats to visit Nana’s parents about her behavior are ineffective. “You see,” she said, “they don’t speak any English.”

Educators can play a real role in ensuring the Trayvon Martin tragedy does not happen to other children. It starts with how we perceive black boys.

The Teaching Tolerance staff reviews the latest in culturally aware literature and resources, offering the best picks for professional development and teachers of all grades.

Elementary students learn a lesson in the language of respect.

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

Why are there so few girls in computer science? And how can we change that?

Most bullying prevention is aimed at students. 
What happens when adults are the aggressors?