Why Children’s Books Need to Discuss the Prison Industrial Complex
One example of book bans is the deliberate exclusion of any discussion of the history of the prison industrial complex from school curricula.
More Asian American Representation: Because Children are Naturally Inquisitive
Politically repressive campaigns such as anti-CRT are harmful to children’s cognitive and civic development.
Ushering in the Latest Wave of Ugly Racism
Racial aggression and hostile messages affect Black people’s mental health and stoke fear among the Black community.
How Project 2025 Would Impact LGBTQ+ Students and Faculty
Rhetoric & attacks on LGBTQ+ students take a toll on their well-being & safety; Project 2025 aims to further these attacks.
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.
Updating the Higher Education Act to Better Serve Students of Color
It’s time to amend Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act to better meet the needs of 21st-century students of color and low-income students. Here’s how.
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.
Black Student Groups Face Fallout From SB 17 in Texas
How a new state ban on DEI initiatives at public colleges is impacting student organizations.