“Disheartened” Huerta: Students Matter “Misrepresented” Facts

Dolores Huerta: "I do NOT support the Vergara v. State of California lawsuit." She goes on to say that Students Matter "blatantly misrepresents the facts" to push an anti-worker agenda....

Eight Flaws of the Vergara Lawsuit

The Vergara v. California lawsuit reflects some fundamental misunderstandings about schools and teaching....

Deeply Flawed Vergara Verdict is a Setback for Teachers – and Students

Students do matter, but the money and power organized behind the Vergara case will not really help students. We're watching a political battle played out in the courts because the lawsuit's benefactor...

High School Student Activists Make a Difference

Teenaged activists can be impulsive, simplistic, and spectacularly naïve. They can also be thoughtful, informed, passionate, and right - and they deserve our attention and respect....

Keep Class Activities Fresh – with Shakespeare!

The spark of inspiration and new learning can come from the oldest of sources, when students' views and voices are essential to their work....

Building Relationships Campus-Wide

For some students, the most caring and trusted adults on campus are not teachers. We should notice and celebrate everyone who helps kids thrive at school....