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Research shows that a world religions course helps reduce intolerance among students without undermining students' religious beliefs.

What are the warning signs of abuse? How can -- and should -- a teacher or school react when evidence of abuse surfaces?

For me, the main activity of the first few days of 2011 has been the big “P.” Purge. Purge. Purge. Together, with my two children, we tossed “Baby Einstein” videotapes, Elmo board books and clothing for babies and for toddlers, into giant boxes destined for Goodwill. We filled an entire mini-van. And, I now feel lighter. A good cleansing can be so refreshing.

"I'm done," I could have said. "Finished." I felt I had potential as a teacher during my master’s degree coursework. "You have the building blocks to make a difference in the lives of children," one of my professors wrote on an assignment. For two years, I have used the building blocks of compassion, courage and creativity to build my classroom.

“Supermom Saves the Day” tells the story of a young girl who faces gender stereotypes on the school playground. This toolkit structures a guided reading of the story and can be used for grades 3–8.

The emancipation story remains largely incomplete, over 150 years later.

This primer to positive discipline can get you started.

The National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) advocates tailoring strategies to address three areas of unique need for highly mobile students.

Nadine Gordimer’s activism helped make the world better for all of us and leaves important lessons for teachers and students.