Black Lives Matter Still Matters
These resources can help you teach about the Black Lives Matters movement, its origins and why your students need to understand its relevance to their lives—regardless of their race.
Why Teaching Black Lives Matter Matters | Part I
Bringing Black Lives Matter Into the Classroom | Part II
A District Profile | Black Lives Matter at School
Thoughtless Dress Codes Can Harm Students From Day One
A video of a boy turned away at the schoolhouse door because of his hair went viral. But this isn't an isolated case. These resources explain the bias behind certain hair and dress code policies, and hopefully inspire you to see this new school year as an opportunity to stand up for your students' right to be themselves—inside and out.
Loc’d Out: How Thoughtless Dress Codes Can Harm Students From Day One
Let Black Students Be Kids: Down With 'Respectability'
Controlling the Student Body
Helping Students Engage in Civil Discourse
Emphasizing the value of civil discourse is an important step toward setting the stage for a positive school year. This edition of The Moment gathers articles and teaching resources on how to create an environment where students can discuss difficult topics in a respectful, civil way.
Who Decides What’s “Civil”?
Toward a More Civil Discourse
Polarized Classrooms
Teaching One Year After Charlottesville
Since the deadly "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, we've been discouraged by the visibility of hate in schools, but also inspired by courageous acts of resistance. These stories offer opportunities to reflect on the legacy of Charlottesville—and the path toward a world without hate.
Charlottesville’s Zyahna Bryant Shall Lead
The World We Wish For
We Were Ready
Getting Ready to Go Back to School!
Back-to-school season is an exciting opportunity for a fresh start, but it can also be overwhelming. These articles offer time-tested suggestions for making your classroom and school places where all students can thrive.
