Zinn Education Project

MARCH 29, 2024

Each year, the Zinn Education Project hosts Teaching for Black Lives study groups across the United States. Using the Rethinking Schools book Teaching for Black Lives , educators explore how to teach about racism, resistance, and joy in free, teacher-led professional learning communities. history, racism, and LGBTQ+ identity.

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Zinn Education Project

AUGUST 19, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the 2024–2025 Teach the Black Freedom Struggle season of online classes — a series unlike any other professional development. These interactive classes provide participants space to reflect, engage, and share insights, fostering a community of antiracist educators committed to teaching truthfully.

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Anthropology News

JULY 17, 2024

On January 15, two days before the start of the 2024 school year, I joined 50 grade eight students and their guardians for an orientation at Launch, a high school in one of Cape Town’s oldest townships. These schools often frame their efforts in social justice terms.

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Political Science Now

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The students helped research and re-fresh APSA Educate’s Teaching the Russia-Ukriance War Resource Collection. They also talked to APSA Educate about their passion for civic education, social justice, scholarly analysis, and interest in studying political science at the undergraduate level.

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Anthropology News

MARCH 21, 2024

1950–2024 Rafael Sánchez Cacheiro, retired senior lecturer at the Geneva Graduate Institute, passed away on February 22, 2024, in Geneva, after a valiant battle with cancer. He is admired as well for the enormous breadth and depth of his fervid reading, which extended from social and political theory to literary fiction and poetry.

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Life and Landscapes

OCTOBER 25, 2024

the fierce intellectual fireball, microbiologist, student of law, seeker of social justice, and woman of more “firsts” than can be imagined, and that is saying a lot of a woman in those times. After teaching microbiology at the university, she was appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UofL from 1978-1985.

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Political Science Now

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

He passed away suddenly on September 5, 2024. He began attending in the APSA Teaching and Learning Conference in 2008 and served as a track moderator starting in 2011-2014 for the Diversity, Inclusiveness, and Equality Track. Ricks on September 5th, 2024. Dr. Boris E. Professor Ricks earned his M.A He will be dearly missed.”

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Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 15, 2024

Contents Action Plan Overview | Action Plan Step-by-Step Guide Media Guide | Posters and Graphics Messages for Signs, Social Media, and Chants | Record a Statement Coordinators and Co-Sponsors | Workshops and More Events It’s time to take action. We are confirming continued co-sponsorship for 2024. The situation is urgent.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

Ron DeSantis of Florida rejected portions of an African American studies course piloted by the College Board, saying that the Advanced Placement class teaches concepts specifically forbidden by the state’s ban on teaching “critical race theory” and “divisive concepts.” course targeted by Gov. African American studies course.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2024

Tens of thousands of teachers and parents flocked to her 2013 online course on how to teach math. Boaler also saw math as a lever to promote social justice. It emphasized “social justice” and suggested that students could take data science instead of advanced algebra in high school.

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Anthropology News

MARCH 31, 2025

The two cultural anthropologists on our team (Hansen and Yarris) regularly teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to immigration policy, migration studies, deportation, and immigrant social movements. While most faculty we reached out to were supportive of the project, some raised concerns.

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Zinn Education Project

APRIL 19, 2024

In this election year, educators and allies are planning creative Teach Truth Day of Action events all over the country. They will have live music, a book exchange, a chance to pledge to teach the truth and defend LGBTQ+ rights, and opportunities to network and strategize. Tureaud Park in New Orleans. And many more.

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Political Science Now

AUGUST 2, 2024

At Chicago as at Yale, Cohen has mentored innumerable graduate students, both formally and informally, who have similarly gone on to become major contributors to scholarship and teaching and to institutional and political reform initiatives. Cohen Receives the 2024 Frank J. In all these many endeavors, Professor Cathy J.

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Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, not only are books being banned, but also the right to teach about racism and LGBTQ+ identity — essentially placing thousands more titles off limits. In addition to banning books and curriculum, the right threatens teachers who pledge to teach truthfully. Credit: Zinn Education Project.

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Studies Weekly

APRIL 29, 2024

Teaching about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month April 29, 2024 • Studies Weekly Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a great opportunity to incorporate culturally responsive teaching into students’ learning experience.

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Zinn Education Project

APRIL 2, 2024

Prentiss died on April 2, 2024. Married for 40 plus years, they lived in North Kingsville, Ohio, and continued to support social justice causes with a focus on education. Our hearts go out to her family, friends, and community. Our Prentiss Charney Fellowship is named for Prentiss and Michael Charney.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

She resigned, along with the chair and vice chair of the board of trustees, and their replacements set a goal of raising $60 million by 2024 to keep things running. The college attracts students who think it can teach them to help make the world better. Alumni and supporters have so far kicked in $33 million.

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Zinn Education Project

JUNE 15, 2024

However, across the country, legislatures have passed laws to criminalize teaching honestly about U.S. Arkansas Helena-West Helena Interactive Teach Truth pop-up display table, discussion about banned books, and action planning to “Teach the Truth” throughout the year and county. More will be added as reports come in.

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Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 10, 2024

In 2024, not only are books being banned, but also the right to teach about racism and LGBTQ+ identity — essentially placing thousands more titles off limits. In addition to banning books and curriculum, the right threatens teachers who pledge to teach truthfully. Credit: Zinn Education Project.

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Political Science Now

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

We will be reminded every day that this is your journal and that the prosperity of the discipline of political science is our overarching goal.” The new editorial team begins their editorship of the APSR on June 1, 2024, and their term runs through May 31, 2028. She also serves as Provost of Earl Warren College.

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Political Science Now

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

APSA makes awards for the best dissertations, papers and articles, and books in the various subfields, and for career achievement in research, teaching and service to the discipline.  One of the many important roles of the American Political Science Association (APSA) is recognizing excellence in the political science profession. 

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Society for Classical Studies

JANUARY 1, 2024

In Memoriam: Sharon James Information Ar… Mon, 01/01/2024 - 11:15 Image Originally posted at [link]. To call her teaching “influential” and her work “groundbreaking” feels incommensurate with the profound impact she had on students, colleagues, friends, and scholars worldwide. She was scheduled to teach it again this spring.

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Zinn Education Project

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

While many education groups provide resources for teaching about the crisis as a “conflict” rooted in antisemitism and Islamophobia, that sole emphasis is misleading. As educators, let us recommit to teaching and working for the dignity of all peoples. Teaching the Seeds of Violence in Palestine-Israel by Bill Bigelow.

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Political Science Now

APRIL 22, 2025

Prior to the 2024 US Presidential Election, APSAs Diversity and Inclusion Programs Department issued a call for submissions, entitled 2024 APSA Post-Election Reflections , for a PSNow blog series of political science scholars who reflect on key moments, ideas, and challenges faced in the 2024 election. earned his Ph.D.

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