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A Problem of Power: Ending Bullying in Schools
Far too often, young people tear each other down and target one another for sustained violence, harassment, or neglect in order to feel more powerful, particularly when the person exhibiting bullying behavior is feeling powerless. But if we want to end the problem, we have to do the tough work of changing culture and climate. It’s time we change how we talk about bullying.
Read More5 Outrageous School Policies That Are Pushing Black Girls Out of Schools
Aren’t schools supposed to be sites of learning and growth for young people? These horrible policies targeting young black girl tells a different story.
Read More3 Ways to Help Combat Ableism and Mental Health Stigma in Schools
Ever thought about how the US education system adds to stigma against mental illness and disability? Here are some ideas for what to do about it.
Read MoreThe Top 8 Reasons Why We Need Feminism in Our Schools
What do you think the purpose of public education is? If you want it to do more than repeat the status quo, here’s why feminism has to be part of the equation.
Read More10 Ways Well-Meaning White Teachers Bring Racism Into Our Schools
We love teachers – so this author’s offering great tips for improving your teaching practice by paying more critical attention to race in our schools. If you’ve made any of these mistakes, here’s what you can do instead.
Read MoreHow Our Schools Teach White Supremacy to Latinx Children
“They didn’t have a wheel.” Do you know about the degrading difference between history lessons on Europeans and the “lessons” about everyone else? You’ve got to read this perspective.
Read More5 Actions White Educators Can Take to Help Make Schools Anti-Racist
How can white teachers help make classrooms more racially just? These ideas will help you move away from guilt and defensiveness and into action.
Read MoreThe Horrifying Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools Hasn’t Ended – Here’s What You Need to Know
Do you know about the history of Indian boarding schools in the US? It’s horrific – and still having a terrible impact on Native students today. Everyone (but especially educators) should know this information.
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Read MoreNurturing Self-Expression in Elementary School-Aged Girls
No matter where we are in the world, people who risk expression will always be perceived as threats to people who look to preserve a sense of normalcy based on what makes them comfortable. All I know is that I will continue to express myself, and I will continue to prioritize the nurturing of children willing to confidently express themselves, too.
Read MoreGuy Hits on a Woman and Gets Schooled Feminist-style
Hate it when guys use tired pick-up lines and comment on your ethnicity if you’re a woman of color? Watch this epic feminist smack-down which also delivers a blistering critique of Westernized beauty culture. This award-winning short film was directed by Karen Lum and features spoken word from Adriel Luis.
Read MoreBack to School for Feminist Mothers: Glue Sticks Not Required
Constructs of patriarchy arise internally and appear externally every day. For women who are mothers, the back-to-school slam dance can be an opportunity to allow the rigid boundaries of good and bad to loosen. Questioning the authority of constructs of good/bad motherhood requires an ongoing critical reflection of how we are in the world, and how we are with the world. Glue sticks not required.
Read More5 Important Notes Every High School Activist Needs
High schoolers are doing some impressive activism these days – but it can be challenging to balance school with activism. These tips can help.
Read More3 Damn Good Reasons for Your Family to Break Up with School
Has traditional schooling failed your children in any of these ways? There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but this article has some options that might help.
Read MoreWhat Happens When High School Boys Are Treated Like Women in Congress
Do you know the percentage of men that make up Congress? These high school boys’ reaction to having the tables turned shows what a big difference the number makes.
Read More4 Ways Ableism in My Elementary School Left Me Completely Traumatized
There are lots of great ways to support your disabled students – but kids are still having the painful experiences that this author suffered through in school. Here are the preventable acts of ableism that she faced.
Read More13 Ways White Male Privilege Shows Up as Early as Elementary School
Do you know about all the ways students who are children of color, girls, and/or gender nonconforming are disadvantaged in our K-12 schools? Everyone needs to read this to understand how early privilege affects our lives.
Read MoreI’m a Public School Teacher – Give Me All the Refugees You’ve Got!
Do you know about the lives of refugee children in US classrooms? Read this teacher’s story and you’ll understand why he’s lost patience with the absurd idea that refugees are a “burden.”
Read More4 Sex Myths Your Teen Is Getting at School – And How to Counteract Them
Do you know what your teenager’s learning about things like sexual violence and objectification? These are pretty disturbing – but this article has some solid tips on what you can do about it.
Read MoreHow We Crack Down on Children with the School-to-Prison Pipeline
What are the odds you’ll go to prison? They play out earlier than you may think. Here’s an overview of the school-to-prison pipeline, cracking down on children for even the smallest infractions. What’s the impact, and who’s most likely to feel the effects? Learn more about another way the United States incarcerates more people than any other country on earth.
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