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Educators need to recognize the doubts that students carry, this former elementary teacher says. But in doing so, educators should emphasize to students that doubt can lead to learning and growth.

At my school, we often call a student’s misbehavior a “poor choice.” A staff member suggested that the phrase unintentionally promotes a bias against the poor. I appreciated that insight. Wouldn’t it be much more accurate—and equally effective—to say, “That choice was disrespectful,” or “The choice you made disrupted our learning?”

This elementary school teacher hopes that the president can visit her school to see and learn about a different strategy for keeping our children safe.

Recently, the Supreme Court rendered a decision that makes school integration far more difficult. Civil rights leader Julian Bond responds.

Almost one-third of teen relationships involve abuse. Help students learn to avoid—or break free from—unhealthy entanglements.

After Election Day, this educator remains committed to making room for hope and action in his classroom.

When Maggie receives two pairs of shoes for her birthday, she must learn to walk between two cultures.

Daily decisions can help divert students from the school-to-prison pipeline.

Students learn rights and responsibilities through law-related education.