The crisis in Puerto Rico is complicated and tied to its history with the United States, but educators can address it with students and inspire empathy.
After being asked to advocate for a student, this teacher realizes a gap in her work: the importance of representation and empathy for the LGBT students in her school’s community. And she takes action.
This former high school history teacher now realizes that she failed her students by sticking to the subject matter and neglecting what’s most important about education. She’s worried her fellow educators might be failing too.
Whether or not the topic of sexual harassment comes up in class organically, teachers must address it with students. This teacher suggests ways to do that with sensitivity.
This educator—originally from North Dakota—shares two reflections that inform how and what she teaches about Standing Rock and the Dakota Access Pipeline.