Kayla Lattimore

For wearing their hair in braids, two teenagers were threatened with suspension at their charter school. Similar incidents show that strict dress codes can punish students for their racial identity.

Looking for books to feed your child’s curiosity and ignite the social activist inside of them? Here’s our list of children’s books to keep your child occupied all summer long.

The question has been dividing educators, politicians and taxpayers for decades: When it comes to improving schools, does money matter?