Linked Domain: Community Engagement

For those marginalized by the system—economically, racially, and ethnically—believing the system is fair puts them in conflict with themselves and can have negative consequences.

All parents want their children to be successful. Parents naturally want kids to be viewed as courageous leaders, willing to take on any challenge. However, instilling leadership traits in children takes…

Design thinking is a method of problem-solving that relies on empathy, observation and careful listening. Design thinkers don’t believe in one right solution, so they continuously generate and test ideas…

“The study of religion from an academic, non-devotional perspective in primary, middle, and secondary school is critical for decreasing religious illiteracy and the bigotry and prejudice it fuels. [This knowledge…

“Life for families around the world isn’t always as easy; sometimes families don’t feel safe or like they fit in. These books may help children better understand their neighbors, whose…

“Recognizing bias in news stories is one form of media literacy. Spotting when the news is totally fabricated is something else entirely. How can teachers help students tell fact from…

Teachers can use real-world articles and topics to teach students literacy skills, while at the same time developing a thoughtful and skeptical approach to the media they consume.