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Students Jailed for “Disorderly Conduct”
A law fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center details a disturbing pattern: A student is arrested for minor misbehavior, the parents are kept in the dark, and the family finds itself navigating the criminal justice system.
The Puzzling Problem of Symbols
Autism is often represented by disconnected puzzle pieces. This symbolism sends an unfortunate message about people with autism that does not promote social justice.
The Trouble With Women’s History Month
The trouble with Women’s History Month—with all these special months—is that they encourage people to think that problems have been solved.
Why Women’s History Month Matters in 2016
Women’s History Month is a crucial time to remind the nation and the world of women’s important work and the barriers that exist to full gender equality.
Thanks to the “Singular ‘They’”
Activists and allies from a variety of identity groups work hard to dismantle exclusionary conceptions of gender. In the classroom, teachers have an opportunity to extend this work, one sentence at a time.
Take It From Me: Auditory Processing Disorder in Class
This high school student with APD shares some classroom and teaching techniques that helped her succeed—and that can benefit all students.
Inviting Arts and Literacy Into the Classroom
This first-grade teacher invites Broadway stars to his classroom to build students’ literacy skills in a fun and exciting way.