Sports rivalries can energize school spirit. But keeping events respectful takes a dynamic blend of foresight, leadership and buy-in from the community.
Sue Carloni is a freelance writer living in Wisconsin. She's had articles, essays, stories and poems published in over 50 magazines for both children and adults.
Liz Ransom, M.A., teaches Spanish in Princeton, New Jersey. She spent three years as a volunteer in Chile and has been a consultant for the development of anti-racism curriculum.