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December 18, 2017

Educators put the “social” in justice as they celebrate union and immigrant families

Even if you start with only five people at first, five becomes 10, 10 becomes 15, and after 15, you’re building a movement.

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December 11, 2017

Self-care—it’s the best gift you can give you this holiday season

“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”

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December 8, 2017

Massachusetts overturns one-size-fits-all approach to teaching English Language Learners – It’s another victory for bilingual education!

“This new law respects the diversity of learners and their native languages and cultures,” – MTA President Barbara Madeloni

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November 22, 2017

This Thanksgiving, consider giving Dreamers a place at your table

More than 15,000 “butterfly” postcards were delivered to Congress last week in support of the Dream Act, a bill that provides young immigrants brought here as children or infants a secure and permanent solution.

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November 20, 2017

Native educators say Thanksgiving lessons can be accurate, respectful, and still fun—here’s how

Dr. Star Yellowfish has a challenge for America’s schools and educators: celebrate your best Thanksgiving lesson ever by teaching an accurate history of the holiday.

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November 9, 2017

OneBlair: Students organize for racial unity and end up winning award

Last week teacher Kevin Shindel found “It’s okay to be white” fliers posted on the doors of Montgomery Blair High School.

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November 9, 2017

Oakland girls shine spotlight on sexual harassment and school board revamps its policy

“I’m very happy. I feel like all my hard work, and everything we collaborated on together, has paid off.”

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November 3, 2017

Daughter and mother spark change in Mississippi school’s name: the president of the Confederacy’s out and Barack Obama’s in

Should Americans continue to honor in our public places people who fought to perpetuate human slavery? That’s the question bedeviling communities from Columbia, S.C. to Charlottesville, VA.

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October 31, 2017

Educators share five ways to reduce bullying, harassment and bias all year long

October is Bully Free month. As it comes to a close, here are five ways to help ensure a positive school climate and reduce incidents of bullying, bias and harassment all year long.   1. Take the pledge: Safe learning environments for every student Schools should be havens. But too many of our students are … Continued

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October 27, 2017

Defying the odds, student campaign persuades schoolboard to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Thanks to three determined students at Northstar Middle School in Eau Claire, WI, the Eau Claire Area School Board unanimously passed a resolution to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

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