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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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2025 ACLS Leading Edge Fellowships

Society for Classical Studies

In 2025, the ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship Program will offer 16 two-year fellowship opportunities with mission-driven social justice nonprofits for recent humanities and interpretive social sciences PhDs. Fellows will take on roles in advocacy, policy research, communications, public engagement, and more.

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

Political Science Now

I have fond memories of him regularly calling the APSA Office to share his latest research or to inquire about a recent program announcement. From 1969 to 1972, Holden served on the Social Science Research Council board and held a part-time position on the Presidents Air Quality Advisory board in 1972. Congressional Record.

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Teaching ‘action civics’ engages kids — and ignites controversy

The Hechinger Report

I’m not opposed to civic action, but we can’t let the cart get ahead of the horse,” said David Davenport, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, a conservative think tank at Stanford University. “In Related: Slightly higher reading scores when students delve into social studies, study finds.

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How can being bilingual be an asset for white students and a deficit for immigrants?

The Hechinger Report

We talk about our existence as an act of social justice.”. Extensive research shows that is not right. Since then, other studies have confirmed their findings and brain research has shown the wide-ranging benefits of being bilingual. We talk about our existence as an act of social justice.”.

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More students question college, putting counselors in a fresh quandary

The Hechinger Report

Early data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows college enrollments down this fall for the second year in a row. Yusanat Tway, a sociology major at the University of Minnesota, wants to go to law school, then do human rights advocacy. “It How do I want to contribute?’ ” Savitz-Romer said.

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An After-School Education Program Aims to Diversify the Tech Industry

ED Surge

That affects the pathways students pick in college: A smaller share of Black and Latino students earn degrees in a STEM field than in other degree programs, according to a recent Pew Research study. Code Next is a perfect example of how better spaces can create social justice,” Kurani said.

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