The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2022

That must change now that the field has been given a tremendous opportunity: training our next generation of social justice leaders. The number of students expressing interest in fields associated with social justice has seen a monumental increase since the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020.

Social Justice 133

Social Justice Humanities Archival Research Critical Thinking 133

Political Science Now

APRIL 22, 2025

Building faculty capacity outside the classroom includes both understanding governance processes and structures and creating cultures and conversations. His diverse experience bridges policy, education, and advocacy, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and civic engagement. Department of Agriculture and the U.S.

Political Science 38

Political Science Social Justice Civics Civic Engagement 38

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 20, 2020

She said she was told that was “just physics culture,” and no action was taken to discipline the student. “It Troy Alim, who has been a social justice activist for the past several years, said he is inspired by the leadership of young Black students and agrees that most of the university statements are window dressing. “I

Advocacy 145

Advocacy Social Justice History Cultures 145

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

The New Civics threatens to replace traditional civics education with Neo-Marxist ‘social justice’ propaganda, vocational training for left-wing activism, and Alinsky-style community organizing techniques,” the head of the association, Peter Wood, wrote in a blog announcing the coalition.

Civic Engagement 142

Civic Engagement Civics Teaching Middle School 142

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

We talk about our existence as an act of social justice.”. In Boston Public Schools, Superintendent Tommy Chang has placed an emphasis on culturally and linguistically inclusive schools. We talk about our existence as an act of social justice.”. We talk about [our dual-language school] as a revolution.

Multicultural Education 111

Multicultural Education Social Justice Elementary School Advocacy 111

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Paul Public Schools, speaks with Yusanat Tway (right), a first-generation University of Minnesota student interested in attending law school but worried that work in human rights advocacy will not pay enough to justify the cost. The pandemic and social unrest have spurred activism and artistic and creative efforts, she said.

Social Justice 130

Social Justice High School Advocacy Human Rights 130

ED Surge

MARCH 27, 2023

“We see that advanced math coursework is a huge predictor of college success, but this stuff is all foundational,” said Lakisha Young, founder and CEO of The Oakland Reach, a parent-led advocacy group focused on better supporting low-income students of color in Oakland. It’s a cultural hub and one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods.

Education 115

Education Social Justice Tutoring Advocacy 115