A Chinese student Americanized her name to fit in. It took more to feel she belonged
[ad_1] She knew it would be easier to make a home for herself in the U.S. if people could say her name. It takes more than a new name to…
After a Texas teacher saw his students struggling with math, he turned to rap music
[ad_1] To reach students in a way that was familiar and inviting, he brought rap music to the classroom. "It's built confidence," he said. "It helps to build a less…
From a molasses flood to ‘Titanic,’ 6 podcasts that offer a glimpse into kids’ minds
[ad_1] What happens when students don't get the right support at their school? Fazli Qadir, a student at Wolcott College Prep in Chicago, discusses the challenges, stigmas and strengths of…
