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The Bully Trap
Young tormentors and their victims find ways out of anger and isolation.
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A Mountain Legacy
Children of Appalachia gain pride in their heritage and history
Beyond Borders
Geography offers students a new perspective on our changing world.
August 10, 2018
Hate at School: July 2018
Reports of hate may have slowed, but they did not stop during the summer months. We tracked 13 incidents from eight states in July.
February 21, 2019
Empowering Teachers to Become Activists
After noticing tension within their school community, teachers, students and staff planned a one-day workshop for local educators called “Understanding the Muslim American Experience: Leadership Training.”
December 10, 2019
How Did Sugar Feed Slavery?
In this inquiry, middle-school students explore the economic and human consequences of European sugar consumption during the era of the transatlantic slave trade.
Community Organizing Uplifts Immigrant Students
Tapping into their own agency and communities, immigrant students and their families are finding ways to mitigate serious obstacles.
Inclusive Education Benefits All Children
In confronting attacks on LGBTQ+ students’ rights to representation and safety in public education, we hold firm to creating inclusive and affirming learning spaces.