The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2023

As a pediatric speech-language pathologist, I often find myself in settings where discussing Palestine, or even mentioning my identity as a Palestinian American, presents more challenges than when I worked in the field of human rights and law. My advocacy for Palestine is professional suicide,” Sawsan Jaber said.

K-12 109

K-12 Education Advocacy Human Rights 109

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2017

After the state overhauled its standards, the group called it a leader in civil rights instruction. But, while Alabama earned an A after revamping its standards, eighth-ranked Mississippi earned a C from the advocacy group, which rates state standards for inclusion of leaders, groups, events, history, opposition and tactics.

K-12 96

K-12 Social Studies History Archiving 96

ED Surge

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When Texas’ House Bill (HB) 25 went into effect earlier this year, banning transgender students from participating in K-12 sports, I invited teachers at my middle school to stop by my classroom to help with a project to reaffirm our school’s support for trans students.

Education 118

Education K-12 Advocacy Government 118

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 6, 2022

This deference to parental preference is a common response from officials at schools that use corporal punishment. She argues, in line with the international human rights position, that children are citizens, too, and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Sometimes, schools even force children to choose.

Elementary School 145

Elementary School Public School Government High School 145