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OPINION: Studying humanities can prepare the next generation of social justice leaders

The Hechinger Report

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.

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Universities try to catch up to their growing Latinx populations

The Hechinger Report

based advocacy group Excelencia in Education, said universities need to go beyond that sort of passive outreach, especially for students who may be hesitant to seek out help. “We Anel Chavez, a recent graduate of Indiana University Northwest, picks up an application for the school’s business and economics graduate program.

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In Memoriam: Renowned Political Scientist and former APSA President, Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr., Passes Away

Political Science Now

He was deeply engaged in public service and community advocacy, lending his voice and expertise to advance policies aimed at creating a more equitable society. His dedication to justice and his ability to bridge academic theory with real-world application made him a trusted advisor and a force for positive change. Congressional Record.

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C. J. Prentiss ¡Presente!: A Path Maker for Justice

Zinn Education Project

Married for 40 plus years, they lived in North Kingsville, Ohio, and continued to support social justice causes with a focus on education. Outside of her education initiatives, Prentiss addressed economic issues after the Republican-led senate refused to put a bill on the floor to raise the minimum wage.

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‘You can’t help but to wonder’: Crumbling schools, less money, and dismal outcomes in the county that was supposed to change everything for black children in the South

The Hechinger Report

Fourth graders in the state from almost every racial and economic background improved their scores on the exam. The nonprofit advocacy group EdBuild’s recommendations to increase funding for students who are impoverished, have a disability or are learning English “made sense,” Wright added. “It

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A ‘civil rights camp’ teaches kids a history they’re not learning in school

The Hechinger Report

So when they heard about a week-long program in Tennessee’s Appalachian foothills that would teach them about the Civil Rights Movement of the past and how it connects to the social justice struggle of today, they were eager to attend. They get a deeper understanding of advocacy,” she said.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2024

Zinn Education Project

Area Educators for Social Justice has secured the following co-sponsors for this year, in addition to the co-host, the African American Civil War Museum and Memorial. Workshops and More Events More Social Justice Education Events The post Teach Truth Day of Action 2024 appeared first on Zinn Education Project.