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'A Doll For Everyone': Meet Mattel's Gender-Neutral Doll Mattel hopes to appeal to a new generation that demands brands with a conscience

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A little comic for all you school counselors out there!

“Our language here is you’re responsible for your education,“ he said. “Our biggest innovation is we trust students to learn.”

What Happens When a High School Has no Traditional Classes? Bronx Arena High School is engaging its high-need students by eliminating formal classes in favor of self-guided learning.

How do you think we can help students understand and process current events and social movements in schools?

The Challenges of Teaching Students About Black Lives Matter The lengthy timelines of publishing new history textbooks—and the problematic narratives those books often present—push primary resources to the forefront of current-events education.

"Though they are rare, Sibilia argues that these island districts serve as vivid examples of a larger pattern that holds true in many places throughout the country: The resources available to your local public school may depend on your zip code, or sometimes even your specific address at birth."

"Islands" That Separate Education Haves From Have-Nots A new report maps school district lines that divide rich from poor.

"As painful as these events are, I strongly believe that as New York City educators and parents, we have a moral obligation to address the difficult questions about race, violence, and guns, and to engage students in the critical work of healing our country. We must not avoid these tough conversations — they are necessary if we hope to build a just society for all."

Superintendent: ‘We have a moral obligation’ to talk to kids about race, violence and guns The head of the nation's largest school districts issues a letter to educators and families.

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" I think there are many educators out there now who want to make their schools not just safe, but affirming and empowering for their LGBTQ students."

For LGBTQ Students, Author Says, Safety Is 'Not Enough' Safety for LGBTQ students is critical, but inclusive policies shouldn't stop there, author Michael Sadowski argues in his new book.

"One goal we talk about a lot is to support learning and creating. So you can look at what your child enjoys online and have a conversation about how you can develop and support that. Children learn and explore and develop skills based on their own motivations and interest. So instead of saying, "You've been playing that game too long," say, "What is so interesting? Show me."

On Kids And Screens, A Middle Way Between Fear And Hype A researcher argues for better sources of advice for parents and educators. And for greater balance between warnings about the dangers and emphasis on the positive role parents can play.