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Read Jazmyn’s essay, “A Serf in the Midst of Feudalism” about personally confronting racial injustice, and how necessary it is to act collectively for a reformed system.

Read Jonah’s essay, “A Future Me,” about the challenge in balancing two different parts of himself, and his efforts toward becoming proud of the part he’s less comfortable with.

Read Nicole’s essay, “The Monster Within” about relationships and career opportunities in her life that have been lost because of her self-sabotaging behaviors, and how self-respect has helped her fight this monster.

We received many outstanding essays for the Spring 2016 Writing Competition. Though not every participant can win the contest, we’d like to share some excerpts that caught our eye.

Julie M. Elman responds to the winners of our Spring 2016 Student Writing Competition.

In 2010, former Los Angeles Superior Court law clerk Luis Escamilla traded the courtroom for the classroom, where he teaches his immigrant and refugee students English, history, and a worldly understanding of

Cross the Line breaks down stereotypes, and allows students a safe space to explore the diverse identities we carry.

This visual learning lesson will get your students thinking about the lives of migrant farm workers, and where their food comes from.

How is our climate changing, and what kind of action (or inaction) is causing climate to change? This interdisciplinary lesson plan will allow students to measure their own carbon footprint, and encourage