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Expelling Islamophobia

Anti-hate and anti-bullying policies aren’t enough in the fight against Islamophobia.

Why Fannie Lou Hamer’s Message on Economic Justice Endures Today

“To have a great country,” Hamer said in 1968, “not only will we have to have political power, but we will have to have economic power as well.”

Students Lose When Black Women Aren’t Supported

To mitigate the harm against Black students and all children of color in schools, we must love and support Black women in school leadership roles.

Ruby Bridges speaks at Notre Dame: 'We are responsible for what we see playing out today.'

Ruby Bridges, who at 6 years old helped integrate Louisiana's public schools, says she feels responsible to share her story in light of unrest today.

Let's Talk About It!

Our new and improved guide for facilitating critical conversations with students.

Native Knowledge 360° | Featured Items

Native Knowledge 360° provides new and timely resources for educators and students. #NK360

Let Día de los Muertos Stand on Its Own

This holiday, which is distinctly different from Halloween, presents a wonderful opportunity to foster empathy among students.

Why student absences aren’t the real problem in America’s ‘attendance crisis’

The problem with chronic absenteeism isn’t so much that kids are missing instruction time; it’s that unexcused absences may indicate crises at home, new research suggests.

Afro-Latinx Titles

Critically reviewed selection of multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators.

Teach Central America Week — Teaching Central America

The Value of Educator Self-Care

Join Learning for Justice for a webinar on the importance of educators practicing self-care. Featuring middle school literacy coach Geneviéve DeBose and school social worker Shoshana Brown.

The 100 Best YA Books of All Time

With a panel of celebrated authors—including Jason Reynolds and Jenny Han—TIME presents the most influential YA books

Partnering With Families to Support Black Girls

Educators can take specific actions to make schools more supportive spaces for Black girls, whose trauma is often overlooked. 

Anti-Racist Work in Schools: Are You in it for the Long Haul?

In the wake of Black Lives Matter protests, educators and schools across the nation are planning anti-racist work. How will you ensure your school isn’t just going through the motions?

The Burden of Critical Active Conscience

This educator calls on all educators to commit to making schools—at all levels—critical active conscience spaces that center people long denied space, voice and freedom.