Extracurricular Activities
School Climate & Safety
4 Case Studies: Schools Use Connections to Give Every Student a Reason to Attend
Schools turn to the principles of connectedness to guide their work on attendance and engagement.
Student Well-Being
A High School LGBTQ+ Student Group Won a Grant. Then the School Board Vetoed It
Advocates said the board's vote was a setback for "student voice" efforts鈥攁s well as for LGBQT+ students.
Student Well-Being
In Their Own Words
LGBTQ+ Student Perspective: 鈥楳y School鈥檚 GSA Saved My Life鈥
Esm茅e Silverman came to the realization that they were transgender in high school, but thought about suicide constantly during their freshman year.
Equity & Diversity
Race-Based Affinity Groups Should Be Open to All Students, Biden Admin. Tells Schools
In new guidance, the 91制片厂视频 Department cites examples of school policies or programs that violate civil rights law.
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Student Well-Being
LGBTQ+ Students With Affirming Schools Report Lower Suicide Risk, Survey Finds
Access to inclusive history, gender-neutral restrooms, and supportive clubs reduces LGBTQ+ students' suicide risk, says a report by The Trevor Project.
Science
Q&A
How High School Students Are Making STEM 91制片厂视频 Accessible for Younger Kids
Team STEAM is a program where high school students help elementary students develop STEM skills.
Classroom Technology
A Student-Staffed 'Genius Bar': Why It's Working for This Middle School
Starting a "Genius Bar" helped a suburban New York City school teach tech skills and support students' social-emotional needs.
School Climate & Safety
Small Ways Leaders Can Build Schools Where Everyone Feels Like They Belong
Principals can take small steps to ensure students and staff feel like they belong.
Equity & Diversity
Federal Officials Reiterate Protections for LGBTQ+ Student Groups
A federal law protects LGBTQ+ student clubs like gender and sexuality alliances, the U.S. Department of 91制片厂视频 stressed.
Teaching
Q&A
A Chess Grandmaster Makes the Case for Teaching the Game in School
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley breaks down the game of chess and why it's worth teaching to kids.
Teaching
'Everybody at School Wants to Play': Chess Is Trendy Again
The ancient game is surging in popularity among young people.
Equity & Diversity
Lessons From 4 District Leaders Who Conducted Equity Audits
Four district leaders emphasize the importance of equity audits, including the process, the results, and the changes made based on findings.
School Climate & Safety
King, Queen, and Sovereign? Prom Courts Grow More Diverse
In some school districts, the traditional prom court is becoming more inclusive, with students driving the changes.