Low Academic Standards Spare Adult Feelings at the Expense of Students’ Futures
As states lower the bar for graduation and grade-level tests, students can pass without mastering almost any high school skills
Accurate History vs. Patriotic Education
June 16, 2026 by EdTrust The Trump administration is trying to control what’s taught in classrooms
New Definition of “Patriotic Education” Does Not Benefit Students
March 05, 2026 by Kurt Russell The Department of Education’s “patriotic education” is an attempt to whitewash U.S. history and suppress the truth about America’s past
Reported Support of “Patriotic Education” By Teachers Needs More Investigation
November 24, 2025 by Ivy Morgan An EdWeek article cites flawed research on what type of history teachers, parents, and Americans want their children to learn
More Jewish Representation: When Your Intersectional Identity Becomes Living History
November 27, 2024 by Jordan Daniels What does it mean to have true intersectional representation?
Native Students—and Non-Native Students—Deserve to Learn About the True Experiences of Indigenous People
October 30, 2024 by Terese Mailhot The lack of Indigenous representation and humanity, the whitewashing of history, can deter Native students from learning.
More Than Windows and Mirrors: Canvases for Education Equity
October 23, 2024 by Sabrina Wesley-Nero, Ph.D. When teachers develop inclusive curriculum, the most powerful mirrors can magnify, helping students see and define themselves while gaining a sense of self.
Better Disability Representation Means More Accessible Representation
October 16, 2024 by AJ Link Books with disabled, neurodivergent, or autistic characters are often stereotypes. Students need more accessible representation.
More Authentic and Complex Transgender Representation in Children’s Books
October 09, 2024 by Sam Long LGBTQ books for children help students understand diverse gender identities, experiences, and families. They need authentic representation.