Ideas & Solutions

Think Beyond November: Learning Indigenous History and Perspectives All Year

Centering Native voices—and connecting the past to the present—are a crucial part of Indigenous studies.

A teacher teaches Native American history to a group of students

Recent Ideas & Solutions Stories

Students Combat Air Pollution in ‘Asthma Alley’

Three teachers designed a series of classes that teach high schoolers about environmental racism, pollution and climate change.

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

Desiree Rios

Photographer

Student Juan Grullon wears a flannel shirt and sits in a courtyard with a mural in the background

Working With My Hands Is My Self-care

A Black educator who has taught for almost 30 years explains the importance of self-care for K–12 teachers.

Marquita Brown

Senior Editor, One Day Digital

How Schools Are Building a More Inclusive Curriculum

An increasing number of K-12 schools are incorporating ethnic studies into their classrooms.

Sabrina Toppa

Author

An illustration of a three-circle venn diagram on wideruled paper. The circles are yellow, blue and red. At the intersection of the three circles, there is a stack of books.

19 Resources and Ideas to Celebrate the MLK Day of Service

Here are some ways you can serve–virtually or in person–on MLK Day.

The TFA Editorial Team

Resources and Ideas to Celebrate MLK Day of Service Virtually

Think Beyond November: Learning Indigenous History and Perspectives All Year

Centering Native voices—and connecting the past to the present—are a crucial part of Indigenous studies.

Kelly Pratt

Copy Chief, One Day

Latinx Heritage Month: Exploring Intersectionality

Explore resources for celebrating and teaching about Latinx Heritage Month and Latinx intersectionality.

The TFA Editorial Team

Culturally Responsive Support Is Key When College and COVID-19 Collide

The Covid-19 pandemic is threatening years of gains in college enrollment and high school graduation rates for Latinx students.

William Celis

Contributing Writer

An illustration of a Latinx student standing looking up at a larger-than-life graduation cap

Students Work to Help Their Communities—and Their Own Mental Health

Civic engagement can help students perform better at school and improve their own wellbeing.

Sabrina Toppa

Author

Summer Programs Are Helping Students Turn the Page on COVID-19

Summer learning programs are helping students through social-emotional learning, work-based learning, academic supports, and other enrichment opportunities.

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

Nate Smallwood

Photographer

Dorian Cole hands out ice cream to children.

A Summer of Fresh Starts

An Ohio school system is infusing fun and rigor into its summer program to help students get a strong start to the new academic year.

Laura Zingg

Editorial Project Manager, One Day Studio

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