Teaching

Trigger Warning: Suicide, homophobia, bullying The first time I contemplated and attempted suicide, I was a high school freshman. An email circulated aroun

On August 14, public schools in Los Angeles opened their doors to 700,000 wide-eyed students eager to learn. On August 23, the teachers union began a strik

It’s back-to-school season and, this year more than ever, it is time to rethink how we approach student discipline. Dramatic current events, a steady drumb

As school starts back, one of the largest tasks for teachers is to stock up on all of the things they will need for the school year. Whether it be notebook

I’m a fan of Atlantic writer Alia Wong and her stewardship of the magazine’s education coverage, even if it does seem to tilt against reform. But her recen

It’s that time of year again. The start of a new school year presents teachers with the opportunity to create new goals, build relationships and reconsider

My first year of teaching was exactly what I was told it would be: the single most difficult year of my life. Dread-filled mornings. Sleepless, nightmare f

My two boys, ages 12 and 9, are my top priority. I have been actively and attentively helping them to learn the skills that will allow them to navigate the

This back-to-school season, more than 700 million students across the globe will attend primary schools (representing 90 percent of school-age children wor