Black Minds Matter
The suicide rate for black children between the ages of 5 and 12 is about twice as high as that of their white peers. As politicians and policymakers place long-overdue focus on the mental health of black children, educators and school leaders must ask themselves how they’re supporting the children in their care. Read “Black Minds Matter,” the cover story for our new Fall magazine, to learn more about interrupting school practices that disregard the mental health of black youth.
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Celebrate Toni Morrison With This New One World Poster
In 1993, Toni Morrison became the first African American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her novels, which center black characters and communities, are among the most celebrated works of contemporary literature. Celebrate the inspiring words of Morrison with this new poster available for download from our One World collection.
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Kindness Isn’t Enough
Teaching kindness is a staple of elementary education. But, as a veteran first-grade teacher explains in our new issue, we need to teach students about justice as well. When being considerate, nice and friendly is all children learn about how to treat one another, we risk losing something fundamental.
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They Didn’t Back Down
Progress in social justice education is often met with pushback. In this story, progress began with a community of dedicated Florida educators. Across the country, outside groups put immense pressure on schools to rescind pro-LGBTQ policies. Meet the educators who faced lawsuits, media misinformation and threats—and decided it was worth it to stand up for their students.
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Teaching Hard History From the Beginning
All children deserve the truth about American slavery, starting in Kindergarten—and starting with Indigenous enslavement. Our new resources support K–12 educators committed to teaching hard history to all students. Read more about the new edition of Teaching Hard History: American Slavery.
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