The Hechinger Report

MAY 5, 2024

History reminds us that counterattacks have followed every advancement in equity and inclusion, from Brown vs. Board of Education to affirmative action. Education is meant to broaden horizons and encourage critical thinking. DEI instructors are suffering the consequences. The backlash against DEI work is predictable.

K-12 124

K-12 Sociology Social Science Education 124

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 26, 2023

English and other languages, history, religious studies), the social sciences (e.g., Further, in the debate about the return on investment for a college degree, arts and sciences deans need to better communicate and market our critical value to students and to the public. dance, film, theater) to the humanities (e.g.,

Sociology 109

Sociology Education Political Science Pedagogy 109

Political Science Now

APRIL 12, 2024

Thinking about the destination of the rocket, the things they may do, and all the possibilities, they are witnessing the history of science. Rather, it is an invitation to critically think about our ambitions and their impacts. Would they believe in the possibility of a space colony? UTRATA, ALINA.

Political Science 59

Political Science Government Social Science Tradition 59

Political Science Now

JULY 16, 2024

What experiential learning and civic engagement activities promote critical thinking about what it means to live under a democracy? In this Author Meets Critics roundtable, we explore these questions through the lens of Engaging Citizenship.

Political Science 53

Political Science Civics Civic Engagement K-12 53

The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2024

Instead, they’re working, socializing or partying and, as a result, show limited gains in critical thinking — the hallmark of American higher education. Josipa Roksa: And so the data shows that, you know, many students are not making much progress on the critical-thinking skills over the first two years.

Humanities 97

Humanities Critical Thinking History Cultures 97

Sapiens

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In December 2023, I attended an online seminar featuring the anthropologist Ghassan Hage , a leading expert on race and migration. In Israel, attacks on educators and students critical of the state have intensified since October 7, 2023. Unfortunately, Hage’s experience is far from unique right now. We can and must do more.

Anthropology 140

Anthropology Human Rights Humanities Cultures 140

Geogramblings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

For instance, in 2021 for the first time in its 200-year history the UK Census allowed people the option to state their sexual orientation and gender identity. PSHE topics that focus on topics such as key historical events, religious holidays etc can utilise such claims as a stimulus for discussion and critical thinking.

Human Rights 40

Human Rights Geography Humanities Controversial Topics 40

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Nationwide, between 2012 and 2022 the number of undergraduate degrees awarded in the humanities English, history, languages, literature, philosophy and related subjects fell 24 percent , according to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. But its become an existential one. Thats important at a technological institute, he said.

Humanities 136

Humanities Leadership Social Science Anthropology 136

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This broad field draws upon various disciplines, such as anthropology, archeology, economics, geography, history, law, and philosophy. It fosters an awareness of these critical issues and encourages students to think critically and develop well-informed solutions. million to $23 million as grants available to states.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52

Zinn Education Project

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

No doubt, there is a long history of violence in the region — including the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks — but the unfolding genocide, including the destruction of Gaza’s public health infrastructure and the intentional creation of famine, must be condemned. One cannot understand this tragedy without acknowledging its history.

Teaching 52

Teaching K-12 Human Rights Social Justice 52

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In 2023, President Joe Biden tried to forgive more than $400 billion in student loan debt, but was blocked by the Supreme Court. If we can move toward real substantive questions and substantive issues, I think there’s a lot of a lot of ground that we could cover in a Trump administration. Kirk] Mitchell Sounds hopeful.

K-12 112

K-12 Education Economics Education Policy 112