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Rural educators face just as many challenges as urban colleagues when it comes to helping children of color. But there are tools to help them.

“All these kids … you must be brave,” said the man in hiking gear. After a sunny but cold day on the beach punctuated by a trudge through sandpaper wind, I was plodding downhill with the stragglers from my hiking group. The more energetic among them galloped to the end, past the curious hiker.

Summer is the most violent time of year in urban areas. Some cite hotter temperatures, while others point the finger at out-of-school teenagers. No one factor is to blame, but it makes sense to provide opportunities for young people while keeping them off the streets. Summer service programs can help.

Readers talk coming out, teen dating violence and our Children’s March film.

An Ohio school district with a high percentage of Amish students learns the value of respect and compromise.

A TT staff member reflects on her experience learning about refugee crises during middle and high school—and the implications of those lessons today.

Many suburban schools are facing what for them is a new problem—poverty.

How would your students answer this question?

‘Low-income’ should not mean low expectations.

This blogger responds to the assault of a student at Spring Valley High School and reflects on the message that “kids should just listen and stay out of ‘trouble.’”