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“Will we be learning history from a biblical or counter-biblical perspective?” James asked. I could see an intense honesty in his eyes, one that I’m pretty sure only teachers know. It was another one of those moments

Last spring, a fifth-grade girl approached me in the lunchroom with a question. Asalah is a Muslim student from Yemen. Our connection had started right there in the school cafeteria two years ago. I was passing out trays and sporks when the third-grade version of Asalah approached me with a question about whether or not the “ham” sandwich was really pork. I told her no, that it was turkey, and shared with her that my religion, Judaism, has dietary laws as well and that I don’t eat pork either. We’ve been pals ever since.

School gardens can foster cross-cultural and multicultural understandings.

Most people want to be kind, but many reject being politically correct. Here are three rules that can help you be both.

TT answers your tough questions. This time, advice for making sure out-of-state field trips are inclusive of immigrant students and families.

This English teacher picked up a few tips for connecting with students. It’s all about how you speak.

How do you ensure students get the most out of black history and Black History Month? Here are some suggestions.

Get to Know the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.