Cory
Collins


Cory is an author and journalist and a former senior writer for Learning for Justice. He has experience in both the newsroom—as a former sports journalist—and the classroom, where he has provided reading intervention and tutoring for K–6 students from rural Kentucky to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Articles by Cory

What Love, Simon Can Teach Us About Classroom Conversations

For the first time, a rom-com from a major studio is helping gay and bi teens feel seen—and celebrated. Teachers have an opportunity to do the same.

Hate at School: February 2018

In a month featuring systemic issues, targeted threats and Black History Month backlash, we tracked 71 school-based episodes of hate in 29 states.

Walkouts, Marches and the Desire to 'Do Something': What You Need to Know About Stoneman Douglas Activism

After the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, courageous survivors have inspired a groundswell of activism and advocacy. Here's what you need to know—and what you can do, no matter your situation.

Hate at School: January 2018

Last month, we tracked 64 school-based episodes of hate in 32 states—the most since October.

Florida’s “Hope Scholarship” Passes the Buck on Stopping Bullying

On January 22, a senate panel in Florida approved a bill that would offer vouchers to targets of bullying so they can transfer to a private school. No matter the bill’s intentions, it harms rather than helps children.
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