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Teachers are using the textbook—and going beyond it—to change history education from the ground up.

A history class offered an opportunity to model speaking up against bias.

A ZIP code shouldn’t determine the quality of a student’s education.

Recently, after reading a story about a bike messenger in a big city to my kindergarteners, I asked the students if being a bike messenger was a job they might like. I also asked them to clarify why it would or would not be.

I was putting my 6-year-old son to bed recently when he excitedly announced that he was going to be in the school play. “Peter Pan,” he said.

While I share some aspects of my life with my students, one thing I don’t share is that I was born Jewish. I am ashamed of my shame, knowing that Jews, like many religious groups, have suffered because of their beliefs. My shame comes from growing up in a community that seemed to typify every negative stereotype about Jews. It also stems from being silent for years whenever someone made an anti-Semitic comment.

A Council of All Beings is a great way to have your students develop caring attitudes toward the natural world and each other.

Engage the budding filmmakers in your class with this activity!