Interrupting Oppressive Behavior - Bias in schools is on the rise. Here are eight tips on what to do when students make hurtful remarks.
MLK Day Lessons - Planning to make the holiday a teachable moment on Martin Luther King, Jr., the Civil Rights Movement, or the ongoing fight for racial justice? Here are twelve lessons to consider.
Does "freedom of speech" extend to hate speech? Is countering hate a form of protected free speech? Students explore current controversies over free speech rights, including at schools and colleges.
Do big donors have too much influence in elections? Students consider the shifting role of money in politics, including whether the surge of small donations in the 2020 presidential election changes the equation.
"Schools are being encouraged to foster discussions about discrimination and religious intolerance 'and collectively explore the positive actions they can take to promote acceptance, inclusion, and the diversity of their communities.'" By Alex Zimmerman at Chalkbeat
Should we use this social and emotional learning program in our school? How would students benefit? A new 3-page brief from CASEL aims to help school or district administrators answer these questions.
In this free curriculum from Our Children's Trust, students participate in a five-day research-based roleplay that introduces the landmark climate lawsuit Juliana v. U.S. Students discuss their fundamental rights in the face of the climate crisis and the role of U.S courts and youth in addressing this issue.
