A place for educators to find thought-provoking news, conversation and support for those who care about diversity, equal opportunity and respect for differences in schools

New Series Focuses on Contemporary Immigration

Maureen Costello - May 6, 2013

A new lesson series will help educators bring contemporary immigration into the classroom without the burdensome political issues.

Never Laugh About the Holocaust

Caitlin George - May 2, 2013

Every conversation, commercial or website is a potential teaching tool, even an offensive Joan Rivers “joke.” 

Why Adria Richards’ Silence Matters

Liz Clift - May 1, 2013

Students need guidance in navigating social media, especially when it’s being used to bully and silence their peers.

Experience the Civil Rights Road Trip

Adrienne van der Valk - April 29, 2013

Many schools are offering civil rights trips over spring break. Find out how you can engage students in your communities and across the country.

There is Dignity in the Loss

Cara Liebowitz - April 29, 2013

A video of a moment in a high school basketball game inspired many, but this writer had a decidedly different interpretation.

Poverty Excludes Qualified College Students

Ijeoma Nicole Njaka - April 25, 2013

Despite efforts of college and university admissions people, high-achieving students from small towns and rural areas are being left out of the matriculation process because of poverty. 

In Support of Different Beliefs

Jill Silos-Rooney - April 24, 2013

After rejecting an offer of prayer from a student, this teacher reflects about the power of religious freedom that she teaches in class.

When Bad Things Happen, Be a Helper

Maureen Costello - April 19, 2013

When it seems that tragedies are happening in rapid succession, we evoke a quote from educator and television host Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. As a boy, his mother told him that when scary thing happen to “look for the helpers.”

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