Native Students—and Non-Native Students—Deserve to Learn About the True Experiences of Indigenous People
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
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
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
LGBTQ books for children help students understand diverse gender identities, experiences, and families. They need authentic representation.
The Mores of Muslim Representation in Children’s Books
There are almost 2 billion Muslims around the world, but represent only 1% of the youth literature published.
More Intersections: Why We Need Afro-Latino Representation in Children’s Books
Latinos deserve to have books to which they can relate and aspire. Non-Latinos should learn about rich, diverse cultures.
Students Deserve More Stories, More Complexity, More Authors, and More Diversity in Publishing
A writing series that emphasizes the need to recognize how multiple and intersecting identities are represented in grade-school books.
Imagine What’s Possible When We Reimagine Education
EdTrust imagines a future where all students are giving the resources to reach their full potential, and their academic success benefits our nation.
Louisiana Students Deserve to Be Taught a Complete and Honest History
The recent endorsement by Louisiana leadership of PragerU’s educational content raises serious red flags about the accuracy and inclusivity of the instructional material provided to students and teachers here in our state.