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Issue 34, Fall 2008

The Building Blocks of Positive Behavior

Classroom photo with students raising hands

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) offers a schoolwide approach to improving student behavior.

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Issue 56, Summer 2017

Bringing Black Lives Matter Into the Classroom | Part II

Hand holding a cell phone in the classroom with a photo of a BLM protest on the screen

Educator Jamilah Pitts introduces ways to discuss Black Lives Matter across all grade levels.

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December 12, 2017

Teaching in the Shadow of Trauma

When we teachers get a so-called “problem child” in class, it’s crucial to ask ourselves, “What is causing this behavior to manifest? What is occurring in this child’s life that we can’t see?”

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Class

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Issue 19, Spring 2001

"Someone Else's Problem"

A hunger project moves California students from indifference to activism.

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Class Rights & Activism

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Nefertari Yancie, Ph.D., teaches eighth grade social studies in Birmingham, Alabama. She received her doctorate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in education studies in diverse populations. Her research focuses on developing students’ historical empathy skills as a way of understanding the past’s connection and relevance to the present.

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December 7, 2011

Training for Arguments in the Classroom

Parents might think the last thing their child needs is more experience arguing. Teachers might agree. But I’d like to advocate for practicing arguing. Our democracy depends on it. It’s important we teach our children how to deal appropriately with different points of view.

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Rights & Activism

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March 23, 2017

Endrew Who?

Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision could transform the lives of millions of children with disabilities. So why aren’t we talking about it?

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Ability

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August 18, 2014

¡Sí se puede!

A TT awardee shares how he teaches about complex systems of oppression.

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Rights & Activism

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May 22, 2013

Social Emotional Learning Should Be Seamless

Social and emotional learning can boost academic performance and reduce instances of bullying and should be part of every lesson plan.

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August 20, 2013

Creating a Hmong Student Advisory Board

Unsure how to teach about a particular culture? Ask the experts...the students!

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Immigration