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Unearthing the Origins of Plantation Slavery on São Tomé

Sapiens

Our excavations in 2023 focused mainly on the area just outside the ruins, with limited testing inside the building itself. Other objects, including fragments of African ceramics and a cowrie shell, show the perseverance of cultural traditions among the enslaved workers. But political appointees pervade the Heritage Office.

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TEACHER VOICE: Students deserve classroom experiences that reflect their history

The Hechinger Report

They want to see themselves and their cultures reflected in the books we read, and they don’t want token representation. They nod along as we cover topics that connect to stories their grandparents shared with them, like tales of migration and cultural celebrations. She is a 2023-24 Teach Plus Colorado Policy Fellow.

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Why I Talked to Pseudoarchaeologist Graham Hancock on Joe Rogan

Sapiens

In January 2023, Hancock and I agreed to sit down together on Rogan’s podcast. I’m a relatively unknown scholar who can share the cultural achievements of past people around the world. Pseudoarchaeology robs Indigenous peoples of their heritage. Hancock invited a direct debate.

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How My School Chooses Courage Over Fear to Prioritize DEI

ED Surge

Goal 1: Recruit a Team of Committed and Diverse Individuals to Effectuate Change To create a more diverse student and staff population, we have to do the work of building and nurturing a culture that creates a safe and courageous space for students, families and staff who have been historically marginalized. one parent announced.

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Do Alternatives to Public School Have to Be Political?

ED Surge

But for Fiske, of Mysa, the popularity of alternatives to public school actually raises a concern: She fears that her approach to microschooling could be eclipsed by politics and cultural war clashes. That’s partly why he’s interested in classical learning, a form of education that often emphasizes the “classics” of Western heritage.

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A small rural town needed more Spanish-language child care. Here’s what it took

The Hechinger Report

If you can’t communicate, or your culture is different, trusting a white English-speaking woman with your child — that’s a lot of trust,” said Shonna Werth, Communities for Kids’ assistant vice president of early childhood programs. Some [places] serve only Hispanic children, and they have Hispanic providers.

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Heatcraft: Handmade Story of an Iceshelf in the Persian Gulf

Anthropology News

Motivated to address the localized effects of climate change, we formed a collective called Yāmāl in the summer of 2023. These artisans, with their intricate knowledge of traditional designs and a keen sense of aesthetics, ensured that every illustration was a reflection of the region’s rich culture.