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November 10, 2011

Helping Kids Avoid Digital Mistakes

A teacher notes that a student looks uncharacteristically pale and avoids eye contact with her classmates. When asked privately if she’s OK, the girl bursts into tears, sharing a weekend-long saga of harsh criticism delivered via emails, chats and texts.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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July 7, 2011

Empathy Builds Foundation for Academic Home

The transition from middle school to ninth grade creates chaos for students. In eighth grade, students know their teachers and their classmates. They have a safe academic home. Then comes high school.

Topic

Immigration Bullying & Bias

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Issue 53, Summer 2016

Toolkit for "Anatomy of an Ally"

This toolkit for “Anatomy of an Ally” addresses the complex and challenging work of being an ally and presents a framework for helping social justice educators think about their own ally identity development.

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March 27, 2017

Go Back to School, United

United Airlines made a major misstep this weekend, one that may be familiar to school administrators.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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April 18, 2012

Students Must not be Treated as Criminals

I don’t remember exactly what instigated it, but something had made Cashanda mad. She positioned herself—and her desk—right smack in front of the board. She was defiant. Her physical placement made it impossible to continue my lesson.

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May 31, 2013

LGBT Teachers Need Allies

When LGBT teachers have to live in fear of being outed, their capacity to service students in an authentic way is diminished.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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Issue 17, Spring 2000

Finding My Stride

A gay student takes the bold step of being true to himself

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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March 21, 2017

A Teacher’s Letter to President Trump

This elementary school teacher hopes that the president can visit her school to see and learn about a different strategy for keeping our children safe.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

professional development

Reflection: When I Feel...

This activity helps students and adults understand the difference between charity (responsible for others) and service (responsible to others). Use in conjunction with class discussions and activities examining the difference between charity and empowerment.

Professional Development Topic

Teacher Leadership

July 6, 2009

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Issue 17, Spring 2000

A Sense of Wonder

Young philosophers in San Francisco ponder age-old questions

Topic

Class Bullying & Bias