The Unique Racial Dynamics of the L.A. Teachers' Strike
The Atlantic
“Some teachers told me that they’re striking to set an example for their students, so students can recognize their own agency to change things.”
‘The Shutdown Makes Me Nervous’: Young People Caught Up in Impasse
The New York Times
“The economic instability can lead to depression that hurts parent-child relationships, [child development expert Gustavo Carlo] said, adding, ‘It’s not good for these kids, it’s not good for these families.’”
LGBTQ-Inclusive Bullying Laws Associated With Fewer Teen Suicide Attempts, Study Says
NBC News
“If you had a teacher or principal state at the beginning of a school year, ‘We will not tolerate anyone being bullied or harassed because of …,’ and then state it in a way kids can understand, kids get it.”
I’ve Talked With Teenage Boys About Sexual Assault for 20 Years. This Is What They Still Don’t Know
Time
“We need to tell our own stories to make sure our boys understand that these things happen to people they know and love. We need to give them the tools required to navigate relationships in a positive way. Our boys deserve information and guidance. The only way they’ll get it is if we speak up.”
Out of the Ashes, Schools in Fire-Ravaged Paradise, Calif., Struggle to Rebuild
The Washington Post
“I just really believe that everything is going to get back to normal. I don’t want to have a fire stop me from staying where I want to be.”
