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Emelina Minero

Emelina Minero

Assistant Editor

As an assistant editor at Edutopia, I write journalistic articles covering a range of topics. My passion lies in equity and bringing awareness and resources to groups that have less access.

I believe strongly in all forms of education. It's through education that we broaden our minds and open our hearts to ourselves and others.

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Posts

  • Social and Emotional Learning

    10 Powerful Community-Building Ideas

    Strategies for ensuring that students in every grade feel like they’re part of the classroom community.
  • Collaborative Learning

    Group Work That Works

    Educators weigh in on solutions to the common pitfalls of group work.
  • Education Equity

    Building a STEM Pathway for Native Students

    Kathy DeerInWater of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society discusses the importance of increasing STEM access for Native American students.
  • Teacher Wellness

    When Students Are Traumatized, Teachers Are Too

    Trauma in students’ lives takes an emotional and physical toll on teachers as well. Experts weigh in on the best ways to cope.
  • Assessment

    Do No-Zero Policies Help or Hurt Students?

    No-zero policies spur serious—and productive—debate among teachers. We look at the big insights on both sides of the argument. 
  • Teacher Wellness

    With Student Trauma, It’s OK to Set Boundaries

    Student trauma impacts teachers, too. Taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.
  • Social and Emotional Learning

    13 Powerful SEL Activities

    Build social and emotional skills into any class.
  • STEM

    12 Inspiring STEM Books for Girls

    Science, technology, engineering, and math are more important than ever, so we’ve put together a list of books to encourage girls to persevere in these subjects.
  • Family Engagement

    5 Strategies for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference

    Parent-teacher conferences don’t have to be such a headache. Educators weigh in on how to solve common problems.
  • Math

    7 Real-World Math Strategies

    We asked our audience how they’re using the real world to teach math and compiled their most intriguing responses.
  • Communication Skills

    Talking in Class

    Strategies for developing confident speakers who can share their thoughts and learning.
  • Learning Environments

    The Architecture of Ideal Learning Environments

    We talked to some of the leading architects in the country about five key principles in K–12 school design.
  • Diversity

    Schools Struggle to Support LGBTQ Students

    Recent research finds the majority of teachers want to help LGBTQ students but don’t always know how.
  • Learning Environments

    The Optimal Seating Plan? Letting Your Students Choose

    Allowing students to move the furniture can help you differentiate instruction and give your students more agency in their learning.
  • Learning Environments

    Flexible Classrooms: Assembly Required

    Seating, storage, lighting, and tables—we cover what you need, where to get it, and how much it costs.