Improving the Way We Teach About Slavery 17Jun2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez American Slavery is a difficult topic to teach, and for decades, we haven’t been doing a very good job of teaching it. Learn how the Teaching Hard History framework aims to change that.
Restorative Justice in School: An Overview 18Feb2018 by Jennifer Gonzalez Instead of looking for ways to make punishments stricter, restorative justice seeks to build relationships and repair harm. Learn more about how this holistic approach works.
Making School a Safe Place for LGBTQ Students 5Nov2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Discrimination and harassment are still a daily reality for many LGBTQ students. Here are some things teachers can do to change that.
When We Lose the Right to Call Ourselves Professionals 16Oct2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez This is not the way professionals handle things.
Culturally Responsive Teaching: 4 Misconceptions 10Sep2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez In some cases, teachers think they’re practicing culturally responsive teaching, when in fact, they’re kind of not. Zaretta Hammond helps clear things up.
How One Teacher Started an Urban Gardening Revolution 16Jul2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez Every year, more schools are discovering the educational potential of gardens. But this one? You have to see it to believe it.
Four Ways Teachers Can Support Students of Color 12Mar2017 by Jennifer Gonzalez By taking a few specific actions, teachers could be doing an incredible job of helping students of color reach their full potential.
A Strength-Based Approach to Teaching English Learners 11Sep2016 by Laura Lenz Instead of focusing on the deficits of English language learners, what if we held up their cultures, languages, unique skills, and life experiences as assets?
Black Girls and School: We Can Do Better 3Jul2016 by Jennifer Gonzalez If you work with students of color, especially with Black girls, consider this book required reading.
