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Autism and the Midas of Metaphor
This writing teacher challenges the mistaken view that people on the autism spectrum lack emotion and empathy.
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The Knight and the Cellist
Toni Giarnese found inspiration in her job thanks to a disabled boy who looked a lot like a knight in shining armor.
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Modeling Democracy
In West Virginia, many teachers are frustrated with the state legislature's attitude toward public education. By taking collective action with a statewide strike, these teachers model for students how to stand up and speak out for their rights.
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The Kids Are All Right
Tulsa teacher Akela Leach helps her school district implement new lessons about their city’s painful history.
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Class Action
Students learn rights and responsibilities through law-related education.
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(In)Visible Identity
Sikhs have been in the United States for more than 125 years, but our collective lack of knowledge about this religious group is leaving Sikh students vulnerable.
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Chauvin Was Found Guilty. Now What?
This open letter reminds educators that accountability isn’t justice—and that justice requires an ongoing commitment to anti-racism from all of us.
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Conversations About Gun Violence, Disinformation and Extremism
To support young people as they grapple with harms motivated by extremism, PERIL director of research, Pasha Dashtgard, Ph.D., argues that it’s incumbent upon the whole community to address hate-fueled violence.
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When Décor Is More Than Décor
Two examples of clashing interpretations went viral this week; both of them involved the use of cotton as a decorative statement.