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July 16, 2020

Confronting the Weaponization of Whiteness in Classrooms

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As viral racist incidents quickly disappear from public discourse, we challenge white teachers to keep those moments top of mind and reflect on their own biased behaviors in classrooms.

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September 29, 2020

Self-care Can Be Social Justice

Self-care is critical for all educators. But for BIPOC educators, it can be a first step toward self-sustaining, anti-racist practices in schools.

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March 17, 2021

Responding to Anti-Asian Violence and Georgia Shootings

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After a shooting spree in Georgia took the lives of eight people—including six Asian American women—it’s important to pause, check in and prioritize care.

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Class Gender & Sexual Identity

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Issue 64, Spring 2020

Let's Talk About It!

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Our new and improved guide for facilitating critical conversations with students.

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Banned Books Week 2025: Freedom to Read, Freedom to Learn

Censorship and threats to civil liberties are intensifying in the United States. To strengthen our democracy, we must resist campaigns that aim to ban books, exclude participation and limit education. It’s crucial now more than ever to advocate for learning — in communities and schools — that is inclusive and promotes critical thinking.

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Resisting Hate in Education

October 7, 2025

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Issue 62, Summer 2019

The Subscribed Classroom: Using Podcasts to Teach About Social Justice

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More and more educators are turning to podcasts to bring new ideas, arguments and voices into their classrooms.

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September 24, 2020

Teaching and Affirming LGBTQ Youth after the ‘Bostock’ Decision

This summer’s landmark Supreme Court case made it illegal to fire someone based on their gender or sexuality. But ‘Bostock’ is a baseline, not a ceiling.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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Issue 66, Spring 2021

A Flaw in the Foundation

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If we’re serious about dismantling white supremacy in schools, teacher preparation programs are an obvious place to start.

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Freedom To Read, Freedom To Learn

These resources can help you learn, teach and advocate for education justice and a more inclusive, multiracial democracy that rejects book bans and resists hate.

April 28, 2023

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Issue 65, Fall 2020

Understanding the Why

Maribel Valdez Gonzalez explains why project-based learning is key to engaging, authentic, equitable education.

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