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Recently I suspended a seventh-grade boy for publicly calling his former girlfriend a “slut” and a “whore.” Our rules on slurs are clear. But as I learned again, talking about something in class doesn’t always affect student behavior, especially if the unwanted behavior isn’t corrected or condemned outside of the classroom.

I was apprehensive about beginning a unit on the concept of home in my high school art class. I’m still getting to know my students and was wary of delving in to such a personal topic without knowing what it might bring up for them. I want a curriculum centered on students’ lives, but also like to have an idea of what to expect.

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

Technology is appealing to most students, but virtual learning presents advantages and disadvantages when we have equity in mind. Get your students thinking about what a virtual education really means.

The 2008 election showed us that true progress in the struggle for equality is possible. Yet there is still much work to be done.

Learn from 2016 TT Award winner Cody Miller about how the award influences professional practice.

Gay and straight students in Massachusetts team up to make a difference.