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Overcoming Cultural Gaps and Digital Divides
Teacher-librarian Amy Hamrick found out the hard way why it’s important to learn about students’ many cultures.
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Home Was a Horse Stall
On December 7, 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and prompted the United States to enter World War II. While many Americans were concerned about the war abroad, they were also paranoid about the “threat” of Japanese Americans at home. As a result, many Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps on American soil.
August 22, 2016
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Finding Resolve After the New Zealand Mosque Shootings
The mosque shootings in New Zealand may be far away, but this is an opportunity to help students understand and actively participate in a better tomorrow.
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A Message From Our Director
TT Director Maureen Costello is thinking a lot about the power of social media; a significant number of educators are too.
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An Emmett Till Sign Was Erased—So Students Stepped in to Honor His Memory
The story of Emmett Till, in part, represents a fight against erasure and mistruths. Recently, a group of students joined that fight.
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After Election Day
Let’s talk about voting. Yesterday, we asked our 65,000 Facebook followers if they had held mock elections in their schools. We heard from one lone voice that reported her middle school had 100 percent turnout.
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Don’t Forget About Black Girls
Black women are among the most represented groups in higher education enrollment by race and gender—but that doesn’t mean Black girls don’t face unique struggles in our education system.
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A Supremely Historic Moment
As the first Black woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, there are lessons we can all learn about intersectionality, representation and our essential role in eliminating obstacles for young people.
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Hate at School: May 2019
Racist yearbook photos and “promposals” gone wrong are among this month’s hate incidents that marked the end of the school year.