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Cover Story:
Of Mice and Marginalization
Under pressure from parents, a high school English teacher assigns a classic: Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Her students' reactions lead her to a deeper understanding of what's wrong with “the canon.”
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Standing Up for Tocarra
When a homophobic minister preaches about the “sin” of a transgender student at her funeral, a teacher leads her students to focus instead on the beautiful spirit of the young woman they loved.
The Mystery of the 3 Scary Numbers
A classroom mixer prepares students to study “Global Warming's Terrifying New Math.”
Charter Schools and the Future of Public Education
Charter schools began as educator-initiated, local efforts to provide alternative approaches to education. What role are they playing now? And what is the impact on public education?
There is a lot more inside this issue →
Founded in 1986 by activist teachers, Rethinking Schools is a nonprofit, independent publisher of educational materials.
We advocate the reform of elementary and secondary education, with a strong emphasis on issues of equity and social justice.