The goal of most American teachers is to successfully educate all students, but too many black and Latino students underperform academically and fail to meet their potential. Educating all students well is not only important for the students themselves, but for our nation as a whole. We cannot have a just and democratic society without fully educated citizens.
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May 13, 2015 - 10:10am
One of our videos was just featured by Upworthy! Check it out and join us in taking the pledge to stand against bullying, bigotry, and hate.
Watch the video and contribute to the lively conversation at Upworthy's Facebook post and sign the Not In Our Town pledge!
May 12, 2015 - 3:00pm
CNN featured the work of Not In Our School in their May 8 piece, "Bullying by peers has effects later in life." In the article, author Ashley Strickland writes that bullying "can no longer be considered a rite of passage that strengthens character."
May 8, 2015 - 1:45pm
This week the Not In Our Town group in Bloomington-Normal, IL came together in a response to a controversial sign posted in front of a local cab company.
May 6, 2015 - 12:10pm
When you hear the words identity safety, you might immediately think it has something to do with “identity theft.” Identity theft refers to when someone steals your name and financial identity, so you can no longer use your credit cards or fully function as yourself. How would it affect you psychologically to have your identity stolen? Uncertain, defensive, afraid to trust?