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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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If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Dangerously Irrelevant

We’d also have access to historical documents from the British Museum – such as notes from an English merchant in Syria in 1739 – and to the prisoner of war archives from the Red Cross. And, if I was stuck for an idea for class, I could access the Social Studies lesson plans at Educade or the 400+ lesson plans at the EDSITEment!

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Teaching the Tulsa Massacre

Zinn Education Project

I wanted them to connect the current economic struggles of people of color by staying alert to these dynamics from the past. Archival photographs and maps recreate a 3-D historic neighborhood that we can only scroll through today. History Sadly, the Tulsa Massacre was not a rare event. Donate now.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2024

Zinn Education Project

It could be identified by a historic marker, statue, archive, burial ground, or museum. 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. Here are other ways to participate.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2025

Zinn Education Project

It could be identified by a historic marker, statue, archive, burial ground, or museum. 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. Sign Up to Host a Table or an Event Not ready to organize an action?

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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. By 1970, just 24 white students were enrolled in Holmes County public schools, according to an archived report. Holmes senior Justice Grisby completes a review sheet on factors of production in her economics class.

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Teaching About Palestine-Israel and the Unfolding Genocide in Gaza

Zinn Education Project

The spring 2024 issue offers a collection of articles and other resources on teaching about Palestine-Israel amid the growing attack on social justice education. Jews for Racial & Economic Justice’s “ Understanding Antisemitism: An Offering to Our Movement.” Rethinking Schools : Teach Palestine.