The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 1, 2017

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. Many of their parents either don’t know the history or don’t teach it to them.

History 82

History Teaching Social Justice Advocacy 82

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 27, 2022

By 2021, it had committed to its most ambitious goal yet: overhauling the way Fairfax County Public Schools teaches students to read and supports struggling readers. So, Hampton taught herself how to teach phonics, and devoted much of her time to tutoring her students in reading. “As However well done, phonics alone is insufficient.

High School 145

High School Elementary School Public School Social Justice 145

ED Surge

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Despite our school’s commitment to social justice and our district’s prioritization of equity, there were still staff members who were unwilling to voice public support for all students. Advocacy and LGBTQIA+ rights organizations are desperate for teachers to share classroom experiences that might inform policymakers’ decisions.

Education 129

Education K-12 Advocacy Government 129

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. Event hosts also reference the Teach Truth Media Guide. This is a national call.

Teaching 52

Teaching Historic Sites Archiving Museum 52

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 14, 2021

During the pandemic, parents at the John Stanford International School spent $249,999 — one dollar less than the school district allows before the board steps in to review such spending — on teaching assistants for a dual language program. We are a lip-service city and not everyone feels comfortable doing that.”. Credit: Dawn Larson.

Public School 145

Public School Education K-12 Elementary School 145

Zinn Education Project

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. Ironically, his wife is now in the Ohio General Assembly, and she’s the lead sponsor of one of those laws that says you’re going to lose your teacher’s license if you teach about racism.

Social Justice 109

Social Justice Civics Leadership Economics 109

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Rand is new to teaching at Holmes Central, but she spent three years here as a student. Rand, like nearly one in five members of the district’s teaching staff, has a temporary license. It’s still teaching kids there’s a black school and there’s a white school.”. Rand took a job teaching fifth grade at Goodman-Pickens Elementary.

Private School 143

Private School High School Public School Charter School 143

Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 2, 2025

The right has declared war on teaching the truth about structural racism and sexism and on LGBTQ+ youth. Find an event near you and show up Go to a historic site and take a photo with a Teach Truth sign that you make or download. Event hosts can receive a Teach Truth pop-up installation box with banned books and other resources.

Teaching 52

Teaching Historic Sites Museum Archiving 52

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Young people today have seen very few victories for education, reproductive rights and social justice in their lifetimes, and have instead lived through numerous attacks on their very selves. Wade represents a low point in a series of low points for reproductive health and rights in this country.

Social Justice 110

Social Justice K-12 Lesson Plan Advocacy 110

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.

Teaching 52

Teaching K-12 Human Rights Social Justice 52

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 4, 2017

We can’t teach safe sex if kids don’t understand their own and others’ gender identities. It was the most ever recorded, according to the advocacy group. Related: Foundations aren’t helping anyone if they’re not serious about social justice. We simply wait too long to teach about gender—if those lessons ever come.

Social Justice 68

Social Justice Advocacy Human Rights Critical Thinking 68