Social Justice
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Why We Must Follow the Science of Reading to Give All Students the Skills and Opportunity to Succeed
Teaching Profession
Educators of Color: Schools Need to Better Support Racial Justice Efforts
A new survey of educators of color finds that few received any training for addressing racism and violence with their students.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
I Had Hope for Racial Justice. Now, I See a Standstill
When states limit discussing racism in schools, racial justice is threatened, writes David E. Kirkland of New York University.
Mathematics
Teaching Math Through a Social Justice Lens
Teachers are drawing on high-profile issues such as policing, the spread of the pandemic, and campaign finance to explore math concepts.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
An Open Letter to a Parent Afraid of Anti-Racist Education
Black Lives Matter, climate change, family separation? All appropriate classroom topics, writes Christina Torres.
Teaching Profession
'No One Else Is Going to Step Up': In a Time of Racial Reckoning, Teachers of Color Feel the Pressure
It’s tiring to be asked to lead conversations about race and racism, teachers of color say. But at the same time, many feel a sense of responsibility to take charge of this work.
Equity & Diversity
Letter to the Editor
Don't Lose Momentum on Racial Justice
To the Editor:
In a recent blog post ("'Teachers Cannot Be Silent': How Educators Are Showing Up for Black Students Following Protests," June 1, 2020), it was noted that several educators were coming up with innovative ways to reach out to their students following the killing of George Floyd.
In a recent blog post ("'Teachers Cannot Be Silent': How Educators Are Showing Up for Black Students Following Protests," June 1, 2020), it was noted that several educators were coming up with innovative ways to reach out to their students following the killing of George Floyd.
Curriculum
Teachers Pay Teachers Has a New Anti-Racist Initiative. But There’s Still Racist Content on the Site
The lesson-sharing platform recently pledged to promote anti-racist resources and provide free professional development. But teachers say the company's content moderation policy still allows for racist resources to remain on the site.
Families & the Community
Opinion
Why I Showed My Young Children the Video of George Floyd's Death
Our children see that the law does not apply equally to all, writes lawyer and historian Allison Matulli. It's a lesson that parents and educators can’t ignore.
School & District Management
Opinion
Trauma-Informed Practice Is a Powerful Tool. But It's Also Incomplete
Trauma-informed practice must be informed by the individual needs of students and the systems that caused their trauma, write Simona Goldin and Debi Khasnabis.
School Climate & Safety
Opinion
The Urgent Need for Anti-Racist Education
In the wake of an uptick in hate crimes, we need to teach students to actively work against racism, writes Christina Torres.
School & District Management
Teachers' Union Delegates Commit to Social Justice, Beating Trump
Last year’s Supreme Court ruling, which led to a slight decrease in membership, was barely mentioned at the annual gathering. The delegates did, however, vote to take more progressive stances on issues such as abortion.
Teacher Preparation
Opinion
What Is Social Justice Education Anyway?
It's easy to agree that education should be the great human equalizer, but implementing social justice pedagogy takes work, writes Crystal Belle.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Farewell (and Cheerio) From the K-12 Contrarian
It's been three years and 111 posts. It's time to say goodbye to the K-12 Contrarian.