Coshandra
Dillard


Coshandra Dillard (she/her) is an associate editor for Learning for Justice. Before joining LFJ, she was a freelance writer and magazine editor. She also worked as a health journalist for more than eight years. Additionally, Coshandra has experience in the classroom, having served as a substitute teacher for grades K-12. You can follow her on Twitter @CoshandraD_LFJ.

Articles by Coshandra

Hate at School: March 2019

Hate incidents last month included threats and even violence. We’ve got to do better.

Hate at School: February 2019

Instead of lessons about black history and culture, February brought slurs, blackface, threats and even violence at some U.S. schools.

Students Know the College-Admissions System Is Rigged

When news of the college-admissions cheating scandal broke this week, young people knew it was wrong and many weren’t surprised. Here’s how you can help them tap into their power in spite of it.

Hate at School: This Viral Video Requires More Than a Conversation

A viral video of Hoover, Alabama, students making racist and anti-Semitic statements shows why educators must use anti-bias practices.

Hate at School: January 2019

We’re halfway through the school year, and there is no indication that hate incidents at school are slowing down.
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