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student support

Why “Gender Queer” Belongs on Library Shelves — Even If It Makes You Uncomfortable

I wanted to write something cutesy like, “I read Gender Queer, so you don't have to,” but that would be bad advice. With book bans popping up across America like acne, the best soap would be an...

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equity

From Data to Agency: How Oakland Students Are Becoming Leaders in Their Own Education

At Energy Convertors, we believe that knowledge is power, and nowhere is this more evident than when students dive deep into their own educational data. Over the years, our driving force has been...

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anti-racism

Black Panther Party's Legacy: Empowering Education for Black Youth

The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense will turn 59 this October. Its Ten-point Platform and Program, written by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale, is as vital as ever. As a Black man who grew up as...

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activism

American Education Has Never Been Neutral Ground

In the quiet of a classroom, courage can take many forms. Sometimes it looks like a teacher sliding a worn clipping from the Chicago Defender across a desk, telling students about an activist or...

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Politics

Teachers’ Free Speech Under Fire After Kirk’s Killing

America’s teachers have been put on notice. If they posted “despicable comments” about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, they could lose their state certification, Florida Education...

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student support

FAFSA Completion Is a Strong Predictor of College Attendance. Here’s How Schools Can Help.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of high school seniors fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which determines their eligibility for need-based federal aid for college....

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