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The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement on the continued impact of racism on children's health and what pediatricians must do to combat it. Educators, too, can help, and organizations offer professional development and training on anti-racism, so they can support their students better.

If there’s a thread connecting our trending stories of the past seven days, it’s the goodness of school libraries. That may seem like an obvious one, but we’re going with it. 

After her son died by suicide in April, Michelle Oliver collaborated with an English teacher to look at Shakespeare's famous "love story" in a new way and to teach her students about suicide awareness.

The nonprofit, we are, works with children, families, and educators with a goal of dismantling systemic racism in schools and beyond.

Co-founder, executive director of We Need Diverse Books assess organization's impact and share plans for the future.

The Director of Charisma and Hospitality at the Tewksbury (MA) Public Library works hard each day to bring smiles to the faces of library patrons of all ages. SLJ caught up with Hardcover, the cheerful social media darling who also happens to be a  two-year-old yellow-bellied slider turtle.

One librarian’s journey from anxiety to acceptance and enlightenment.

Largely rooted in STEM, high school makerspace CTE programs are fueled by new job opportunities that students can dip into before college or career training.

Pat Scales weighs in on challenging reading choices, a library clerk who judges reading selections, and a panel on gun violence.