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Critical Race Theory Should Not Have the Only Seat at the Table There’s no greater demon these days than Critical Race Theory (CRT), a field of criticism devoted to understanding the ways in which racism has systematically harmed people of color. Or at least that’s how it would seem, judging by the number of op-eds and media discussions from both conservative and liberal sources that regularly denounce it. It’s infiltrating our schools, we’re told. It’s quickly becoming the primary ...

Dr. Seuss Enterprises, which publishes the Dr. Seuss books, yanked six of the books on Dr. Seuss's birthday for supposed racist themes.

5 Must-Bookmark Sites for Teacher Leadership Resources CHALKING THE LINE | BY DEBRA MEYER | 5 MIN READ In this blog post, I share five online sites that I have bookmarked and use regularly for staying current on policy, issues, and best practices in teacher leadership. The resources on these sites help teachers advocate for teacher leadership and incorporate teacher leader voices from national policy to the most innovative and equitable classroom practices. Enjoy exploring the links. Eduto...

Everything Shawn Bryant has done in his life has been with one goal in mind — to be a teacher. It’s what drove him from being a janitor for District

Bills in several states would cut funding to schools that teach the 1619 Project. But they mostly arent going anywhere CNN 2/11/2021 By Harmeet Kaur, CNN © Andrew DeMillo/AP Arkansas state Rep. Mark Lowery speaks to members of the Legislative Black Caucus about his bill threatening funding cuts to schools teaching the 1619 Project. The bill failed in committee on Tuesday. The New York Times Magazines 1619 Project has been a flashpoint in the nations culture wars since its p...

Share Read more to understand why diet cultures rejection of larger bodies is inherently racist. By Chrissy King February 09, 2021 Its been more than five years since I became a fitness and strength coach. Since then, Ive become very well-acquainted with body liberation and the general body positivity space. But to this day, I cant help but notice that this space continues to be overwhelmingly...

The Marthas Vineyard Times Island schools look to address racism through education Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition suggests several diversity, equity, and inclusion resources for staff and students. Borders to Bridges is just one of the multitude of racial literacy programs suggested to Island public schools by the Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition during an All-Island School Committee meeting Thursday. The Martha’s Vineyard Public School (MVPS) system is working in ...

Jan 16, 2021 Metro photo Things were tough for students in 2020 — a pandemic, isolation, parents losing jobs, virtual school, and nationwide protests — but 2021 is already presenting new challenges. One of those issues is how teachers should present the siege of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 in a way that addresses kids fears, allows for discussion and teaches civil responsibility with civility. Editor’s note: The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis an...

Six education experts offer tips for teachers and parents.

January 14, 2021 | Black History Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Minecraft: Education Edition Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month are important opportunities to teach students about the history of Civil Rights and the ongoing struggle for social justice and racial equity. To celebrate, we’re offering four new lessons and a free demo experience to support teachers as they address these critical topics. Students can learn about the life and activism of Dr. King, investigate i...