DACA has protected an estimated 20,000 educators or aspiring educators from deportation. The fate of the program now rests in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Banning “lunch shaming” is the right thing to do. Dropping kids from nutrition programs is not.
Laws to end stigmatizing practices in school cafeterias is a positive trend. But a proposed change to SNAP benefits leaves more kids at risk of going hungry.
Three teachers tell how they took on the civics gap
Students of color get the least rigorous civics education. Hear from three veteran teachers who upended the status quo.
More students are politically engaged. But are they registered to vote?
Educators in some states can help eligible students register to vote at school. Find out how you can, too.
5 Things Educators Are Doing Right Now to Support Their LGBTQ Students
Educators are on the leading edge of campaigns, initiatives and legislative efforts to create safe and affirming schools and support LGBTQ student rights. Below are summaries of some of the myriad ways educators are standing with LGBTQ students and working to ensure they feel supported and welcome in schools. 1. Fostering Safe and Affirming Schools…