Trevor
Barton


Trevor Barton received his BA in English at UNC Chapel Hill and his MAT at Converse College. He teaches at an inner-city elementary school in Greenville, S.C.

Articles by Trevor

Each Student Has a Story to Tell

Many students come to school with stories already attached to them. This teacher prefers to hear students’ own stories about themselves.

Fourth graders and the 14th Amendment

Reading the U.S. Constitution prompts students to consider equality issues in their own lives.

Helping Students Build a World Without Hate

An Anti-Defamation League video inspires this teacher to help his students imagine—and build—a world in which everyone thrives.

Become an “Ecolutionary”

Inspired by a TED Talk, a teacher mobilizes his entire school community to plant an urban garden.

Reflections of a ‘Teacher of the Year’

The greatest achievement for this Teacher of the Year is the daily practice of empathy.
x
A map of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi with overlaid images of key state symbols and of people in community

Learning for Justice in the South

When it comes to investing in racial justice in education, we believe that the South is the best place to start. If you’re an educator, parent or caregiver, or community member living and working in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana or Mississippi, we’ll mail you a free introductory package of our resources when you join our community and subscribe to our magazine.

Learn More