Trump anti-immigrant orders meet defiance amid concern for students, families, American values
Many people do not view the immigration in Trump’s us-versus-them world view, especially when it comes to students and their families.
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California voters bring back bilingual education in a big win for students
California Proposition 58 reverses the misguided requirement that English language learners (ELL) be taught only in English, and provides English speaking students with the opportunity to learn a second language.
Educator, expert offer guidance on rising tide of Trump-fueled bias in schools
Ninety percent of educators nationwide report that school climate has been negatively affected since the presidential election.
Waves of student protests send signals of hope and organizing
“We walked out to show that we are not afraid—we are facing fear by standing up for what we believe in. It’s our way of saying to our community you can count on us.”
It’s commonsense! Why California educators took ethnic studies mainstream
“To ask students to study a world in which they can’t see themselves is to relegate them to a blindness of the soul and a crippling of the spirit.”
Schools in city after city act to reassure, protect undocumented students
The presidential election set off a firestorm of anxiety in schools, and in response districts are being increasingly vocal about protecting the rights of students.
Oakland educator’s African American girls’ initiative teaches girls of color they matter too
“Girls are more conscious of their behavior and we’ve seen visible signs of improvement around relationships, which was one of our biggest challenges.”
‘I’m Going to Reassure Them That They Are Safe’: Talking to Students After the Election
“I’m not sure what the tone will be like over the course of the day, but I know they’re fearful. I’m going to reassure them that they are safe.”– Robert Ellis, California educator
On November 8, voters have the chance to right a terrible wrong, bring bilingual education back to California
Educators organize to give all students access to quality language learning opportunities.
Spurred by students and educators, California legislators pass law to protect Sikh, Muslim and South Asian students
The Safe Place to Learn Act is an example of the power of students and educators when they band together with civil rights organizations.