Should Teachers Be Allowed to Wear Political Symbols?
Students in U.S. high schools can get free digital access to The New York Times until Sept. 1, 2021.Many school districts have policies prohibiting employees from expressing political speech while carrying out their professional duties. For example, in such districts teachers can have a “Trump 2020” yard sign in front of their home, but they…
Teachers, How Are You Addressing the Israel-Hamas War in Your Classrooms?
Over the past several weeks, schools have wrestled with how — and whether — to talk to their students about the Israel-Hamas war. The Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli bombardment of Gaza have killed thousands of civilians.As difficult as it can be to discuss the war, and the decades of conflict that…
Should Teachers Provide Trigger Warnings for ‘Traumatic Content’?
Last month, a Cornell University sophomore, Claire Ting, was studying with friends when one of them became visibly upset and was unable to continue her work.For a Korean American literature class, the woman was reading “The Surrendered,” a novel by Chang-rae Lee about a Korean girl orphaned by the Korean War that includes a graphic…
How Have Your Teachers Shaped Who You Are?
Is there a teacher who has changed your life?
Teachers, How Do You Handle Classroom Conversations About Hot-Button Issues?
What has worked? What has been difficult? We’d love to hear from educators at all levels and across subject areas.
Students and Teachers Share Advice for Having Conversations Across Divides
Over a thousand students and dozens of educators offered ideas for how to have meaningful discussions about difficult topics. Here are some practical ideas — for use in or out of school.
Teachers, How Do You Handle Teaching About Information Literacy?
What has worked? What has been difficult? We’d love to hear from educators at all levels and across subject areas.
To the Teachers Who Think Louder Means Leader
We are honoring the Top 10 winners of our Student Open Letter Contest by publishing their entries. This one is by Anna Xu, age 15.
Is It Ethical for Teachers to Use A.I. to Grade Papers?
Many schools do not allow students to use artificial intelligence to complete their assignments. Should teachers be held to the same standard?
