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Red and blue flashing lights. An officer with a pointed gun. Hopelessness and fear on a school campus. In a recent Opinion essay, Lebon “Trey” D. James III, a Black former teacher, invokes these terrifying details from a moment when, as a 9th grader, the police falsely accused him and his friends of stealing school computers. Not every Black child will experience the terror that young Trey did, but as the recent protests attest, racism is deeply embedded in our public institutions and police brutality is all too common.

As James notes, “A school is supposed to be a safe haven for students, and police are supposed to protect you.” It is in this spirit that we offer you these three Opinion essays and five news stories, which offer powerful personal reflections, insights, guidance, and resources not only for creating anti-racism awareness, but also safer and healthier schools for your Black and Brown students.

—Elizabeth Rich, Opinion Editor
OPINION
A Black Teacher's Letter to His Younger Self: 'I Now Face Two Battles' A Black Teacher's Letter to His Younger Self: 'I Now Face Two Battles'
“I am sorry that you did not get the protection you deserved,” writes Lebon “Trey” D. James III in a letter to his 18-year-old self. Read more.
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OPINION
How to Root Out Anti-Black Racism From Your School How to Root Out Anti-Black Racism From Your School
Educators, do not proceed with business as usual, writes Tyrone C. Howard. Here are four steps for combating anti-Black racism. Read more.
OPINION
What Educators Should—and Should Not Do—in Response to George Floyd's Death
Two educators offer suggestions on what to do—and not do—in the wake of George Floyd's death, such as learning about the legacy of racism before taking action and not just limiting actions to empty messages of support. Read more.
'Teachers Cannot Be Silent': How Educators Are Showing Up for Black Students Following Protests 'Teachers Cannot Be Silent': How Educators Are Showing Up for Black Students Following Protests
Teachers are tasked with helping their students work through their feelings about the protests and police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other unarmed black men and women. Read more.
15 Classroom Resources for Discussing Racism, Policing, and Protest
After days of protests against police brutality and the death of George Floyd, teachers are looking for lessons they can use to help students process this moment. Education Week compiled a list. Read more.
What's Next for School Policing in Minneapolis
The district’s chief of accountability, research, and equity talks about racism, racial equity, and the district’s search for a new student-safety strategy. Read more.
As Monuments Fall Across the South, Will Districts Reconsider Confederate-Named Schools? As Monuments Fall Across the South, Will Districts Reconsider Confederate-Named Schools?
An Education Week analysis found that at least 140 schools, almost all below the Mason-Dixon line, still bear the names of figures from that era. Read more.
How We Talk About the Achievement Gap Could Worsen Public Racial Biases Against Black Students
The way education media and policymakers frame education debates can have longer-term effects on how the public thinks about students, and which policies they are likely to support to improve students' learning. Read more.
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