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When a student’s frustration escalates, this teacher suggests several ways to address it that does not include punishment.

Teachers have the power to change the practice of celebrating Columbus to a practice of celebrating indigenous peoples’ presence, endurance and accomplishments. This blogger suggests how to do just that.

The room was quiet. In our staff development session, we had just watched a short video about the best way to instruct our students in speaking Standard English. The teacher in the video explained to her students that they would be practicing the “language of the job interview.” My school director asked, “How did people feel about that?”

A civil rights lawyer contemplates hate in schools.

This educator reflects on the scariest student conversation she has overheard in her teaching career.

After a colleague told her, “I’m not coming back next year,” this teacher reflected on what makes her an effective anti-bias educator.

A new curriculum explores a disturbing side of the Progressive Era.

Stepping way outside of his comfort zone, this teacher performed Hamilton scenes for his students, showing them the power of embracing productive discomfort and trying new things.

In the wake of the election results, one teacher tries to help students reflect clearly on the voters who decided the election—and to maintain hope.