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To close an English unit on social activism, this teacher had her students reflect by recognizing and writing about the activist potential in their classmates.

TT director Maureen Costello encourages educators to raise students ready to address injustice.

This teacher uses activist memoirs and an engaging exercise to help her students overcome internal barriers to acting on their values.

Want help boosting cultural responsiveness at your school? Ask your librarian!

A 6-year-old saw something no one else did. Her response taught the community about fairness—and the power of children’s voices.

At a time like this, educators can’t afford not to discuss Ferguson in the classroom.

A TT awardee shares how he teaches about complex systems of oppression.

The tragic loss of Michael Brown presents an opportunity to help students connect with our collective humanity.

How does one foster a school community—that is equitable and committed to breaking down barriers? A TT awardee shares her approach.

As an organization committed to justice and equity, the similarities between the Watts Riots and the riots in Ferguson, Missouri following Michael Brown’s death compel us to point out that we do not live in a post-racial world.