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4 Lies About School Dress Codes That Cover Up Their Oppressive Effects
Do you know how school dress codes police and target students who are girls, of color, poor, and/or gender non-conforming? These lies might distract you from the truth.
Read MoreFeminist High School Boys Declare: ‘I Am a Feminist’
Think no high school boy would ever be interested in feminism? Think again! Ileana Jiménez has been teaching a class on feminism in a New York City high school for two years with huge success. Check out what some of her male students had to say about the class, what it was like to learn about feminism in high school, and why they now identify as feminists.
Read MoreWhat We Can All Learn From Nicki Minaj Schooling Miley Cyrus on Tone Policing
Did you catch the confrontation between Nicki Minaj and Miley Cyrus at the VMAs? Here’s why this author’s on #TeamNicki – and what you need to know to avoid being part of the problem of tone policing.
Read MoreWatch This ‘Hunger Games’ Star School Us All On Why Cornrows on White People Is Cultural Appropriation
Do you know about Amandla Stenberg’s latest comments on Kylie Jenner’s cornrows? Here’s the viral video that first got people paying attention to what this wise 16-year-old has to say about cultural appropriation.
Read MoreYour Local Public School Is Failing at Addressing Racism – Here Are 3 Ways How
Why study race? Ask students from various racial backgrounds, and they’ll give you compelling reasons. And for those who teach about issues of race, the evidence of how much it’s needed is overwhelming. But how are public schools really teaching (or not teaching) about race? Find out how and why we must address this huge flaw in our education system.
Read More5 Reasons Why Urban Youth Don’t Have Access to STEM (And How You Can Change That)
When I was applying to engineering schools as a high school senior, I had no idea what I was in for. And the thing is, neither did any of my advisers. Unfortunately, this is the reality of many inner-city urban schools like the one I attended. When it comes to urban youth, we are not providing them with the tools to find success in STEM. But that can change.
Read More8 Appalling Examples of How Rape Culture Shows Up On College Campuses
Looking for evidence of rape culture in colleges and universities? These examples show just how dangerously normalized rape culture is in our schools.
Read MoreThey Tell You ‘Education Is the Great Equalizer’ – Here Are 20 Reasons That’s a Lie
Do you think education is what it takes to make us all equal? That’s what many people say – but this will show you why that’s just a big, victim-blaming myth.
Read More5 Things Well-Meaning White Educators Should Consider If They Really Want to Close the Achievement Gap
You could start with the term “achievement gap.” This article names what’s really going on, and it’s much more damaging than that.
Read More5 Reasons Why High-Stakes Testing Is a Social Justice Issue
If you’ve taken a high-stakes test in school before, you know how stressful it can be. But did you realize these five ways that they also perpetuate inequality?
Read MoreOur Systems Make Poverty a Threat to Education – Here’s How You Can Stop It
We’ve established a system that upholds a vicious cycle for those who are poor – and a shocking number of children are caught up in it. Do you know about these policies that can help?
Read MoreStill Think Rape Jokes Are Harmless Fun?
Some people think its funny when boys joke about rape. They argue that people who speak out against those jokes, and the culture that encourages and allows them, are humorless. But those boys eventually turn into teenagers and men, some of whom DO commit actual sexual violence that predominately, but not exclusively, target women. This must stop now!
Read More30 Examples of Alternative Learning – And Why I Chose This for My Black Daughters
Do you know about the negative impact that traditional schools can have on children? There are other options – here are some great alternatives that work for this author’s family.
Read More6 Reasons I Want My White Child to Take Ethnic Studies
Do you know about the movement to expand Ethnic Studies in our schools? This author’s perspective and research show why all of us should be on board.
Read More7 Ways US Education Isn’t Making The Cut & How We Can Fix Them
What I’m suggesting is restructuring the very core of what education aims to give its students — not just a diploma, but a real chance at navigating multiple dimensions of life and being successful at them.
Read More6 Ways Parents Can Address Bullying
If you’re a parent of a school-aged child, it’s likely that you’ve been affected by bullying. With approximately 30% of students reporting being bullied and far more being peripherally affected or even traumatized by bullying, it’s a weighing concern on parents’ minds. That’s why I wanted to offer a quick read for parents who are concerned about it.
Read More‘We’re All Just Different!’ How White People Are Co-opting Intersectionality
Think intersectionality is just about the ways we’re all different? Here’s how white people are missing the point in a dangerous way.
Read More7 Things History Class Should’ve Taught Every American About Indigenous History
Whoa – did your history class gloss over these details? They’re still affecting Native lives today.
Read MoreWhy I Reject the Racist Myth of the Absent Black Father
This is an incredibly damaging myth, and it overshadows the reality of Black fatherhood in the US. Here’s the truth, and how you can help dismantle this lie.
Read MoreHere Are 3 Examples of Christian Privilege – And How You Can Challenge It
Christianity is seen as the default in many places – and you might not have even noticed all the ways that shows up in your life.
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