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Seeking to push fellow teachers’ thinking around social justice issues, this teacher and her colleague started a book study group. Here’s how they did it.

Students with hidden disabilities should not be lost in the shuffle or ostracized.

The face of America is changing.In 40 years, the United States will become a minority-majority nation – a remarkable milestone for a country that already boasts one of the most religiously, ethnically and racially diverse societies in the world.But you wouldn’t know it looking at our nation’s schools. Census and school data tell a very different story.

Every city, town and hamlet has them: monuments commemorating pivotal events; memorials to heroes; parks, schools and public buildings named in honor of someone whose legacy is worth preserving.

Dr. Neal Lester talks about meeting folks across the country who want thoughtful, informed and critical conversation about the troublesome n-word.

How does one foster a school community—that is equitable and committed to breaking down barriers? A TT awardee shares her approach.

Creating a welcoming environment for teachers of color is key to narrowing the student-teacher diversity gap.

Costumes and makeup aren’t the only markers for cultural appropriation. Dr. Neal Lester explains the prevalence of—and problems with—“figurative blackface.”

During a day of lessons about Asian-American culture and history, students in this Philadelphia school experienced deep learning and reflection.