Cover Story:
Of Mice and Marginalization
By Michelle Kenney
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.”
– ALSO FEATURED –
Standing Up for Tocarra
By Tina Owen
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
By Bill Bigelow
A classroom mixer prepares students to study “Global Warming's Terrifying New Math.”
Charter Schools and the Future of Public Education
By Stan Karp
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?
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.
We advocate the reform of elementary and secondary education, with a strong emphasis on issues of equity and social justice.