Spread the loveIntroduction The Latasha Harlins story is one of both tragedy and historical significance. It is a testament to the pervasive racial tensions that gripped the United States in the early 1990s and remains relevant today in discussions about racial injustice and equality. Teaching students about Latasha Harlins allows them to delve deeply into history, recognize systemic oppression, and develop empathy for the communities who continue to be affected by such bias. Who Was Latasha Harlins? Latasha Harlins was a 15-year-old African American girl whose unjust death at the hands of Soon Ja Du, a Korean store owner, on […]

Spread the loveHave you ever experienced what it’s like to enter into a room full of people you can’t communicate with? Teachers often wish that parents were more involved in the classroom, but that might not be possible for immigrant families. The language barrier between many parents and teachers might make engagement between home and school almost impossible. However, this might not have to be the case in the very near future. There is good news on the horizon as many edtech programs are beginning to facilitate these interactions. Parents can begin to understand the work their child is producing […]