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It’s widely understood that African-American kids—and other children of color—get fewer opportunities in life than white kids. But still, it is jarring to find that perception overwhelmingly confirmed in a survey of adults whose jobs involve helping children.

Two drastically different images of the American flag have appeared in popular culture. What might they reveal about the state of race relations in the United States?

The Teaching Tolerance team had a confab earlier this week to plan ahead. Looking at a 2011 calendar, Sean Price, Teaching Tolerance’s managing editor, reminded me that the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War was fast approaching. Did we want to do something? My first response? Frankly, no. As a former U.S. history teacher, I suspected that the next four years will present an unending opportunity mainly for military history buffs to strut their stuff. We would, I suggested to Sean, better serve teachers by focusing on the themes that spoke to racial justice.

What does the rise in hate groups and hate crimes say about our American history and American democracy when all lives should matter?

Despite arguments to the contrary, ethnic studies benefits all students—and research backs it up.

Educators have a critical opportunity to increase access to the ballot box.

Educators across the country are taking action when ICE raids happen in their communities. Here’s how you can stand with undocumented students and families—whether or not you live in a vulnerable community.

We need to push back against the message that students’ intelligence and appearances are related.