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OPINION: Growing up in the South, I had no chance to learn my own heritage and culture

The Hechinger Report

Black students would finally be able to learn of African Americans’ historical and cultural contributions and develop an appreciation for our rich heritage and culture. The post OPINION: Growing up in the South, I had no chance to learn my own heritage and culture appeared first on The Hechinger Report.

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Voices at the Center: Asian American Educators Rising

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On March 16, 2021, a 21-year-old white man went on a targeted shooting rampage across Atlanta, driving 30 miles to three massage businesses and killing eight people, the majority of whom were Asian women. A vigil attendee honored the victims of the anti-Asian spa shootings in Atlanta by remembering their names on March 21, 2021.

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How the anti-CRT push has unraveled local support for schools

The Hechinger Report

In 2021, there was a sudden shift in how school board meetings around the country were conducted: Routine meetings turned heated, with angry community members often accusing educators of teaching their kids about critical race theory without their knowledge. Subscribe today!

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OPINION: We must do a better job of teaching Asian American history in our schools

The Hechinger Report

The report, released in May during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, surveyed over 5,000 Americans from diverse backgrounds and includes findings about Asian American stereotypes, visibility and acceptance. Nationally, in 2021, U.S. Related: STUDENT VOICE: Here’s why my high school and others must address anti-Asian racism.

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Do Alternatives to Public School Have to Be Political?

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But these days, about 5 to 6 percent of all K-12 students are homeschooled, which means that model has received very little attention compared to charter schools, considering that about 7 percent of students attend those, she adds. McCoy says he prizes them primarily for instilling moral and civic virtues in students.

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We asked Asian American students what they wanted from history instruction. They say including their voices is not enough.

The Hechinger Report

history instruction include an Asian American and Pacific Islander K-12 curriculum. To get a sense of how students in New York feel about these changes, The Hechinger Report spoke with six public school students, representing four of the city’s five boroughs, whose heritage is Asian American or Pacific Islander.

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Are Latino ‘Systems of Knowledge’ Missing From Education Technology?

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Between 2010 and 2021, the share of white non-Hispanic children fell to 45 percent of public school students, while the share of Hispanic children grew to comprise 28 percent. As we’ve reported in the past, some teachers have clearly expressed that tech tools should support and not replace their expertise.