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Behind the Data: Uncovering New Truths in School Librarian Employment

ED Surge

Together, they applied for a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Sciences, as part of the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. We also did a special report about the impact of COVID-19 on school libraries and employment. We hoped to answer whether there is a full decline or an evolution of library positions.

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If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Dangerously Irrelevant

The UC Davis California History Social Science Project frames current events within their historical context , connecting students’ present to the past. As fun as it is to explore the maps collection of the British Library , it’s even better when we roll up our sleeves and get to work. Let’s take maps, for example.

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The Youth Boxing Club that is Changing Lives in Chicago

Cult of Pedagogy

We started this article describing the problem of programs excluding students who don’t meet certain minimum standards for both of these, so what does The Bloc do differently? ” Academic and Behavioral Supports So what about academics? What about behavior? Come back for more. Over 50,000 teachers have already joined—come on in.

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Teaching for Black Lives Study Groups

Zinn Education Project

They were also in conversation with the local public library about a large Jefferson painting near its entrance. They also examined their rubric for quality diverse children’s picture books in order to curate their classroom libraries. They organized to change the name of an elementary school where three study group members work.

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Teaching the Tulsa Massacre

Zinn Education Project

Below we feature lessons, articles, and other resources to teach about the Tulsa Massacre and the fight for #BlackLivesMatter. Children learn about the Black businesses, libraries, good schools, bus system, auto shop, hospital, newspapers, movie theaters, hotel, and post office. The illustrations bring Black Wall Street to life.

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

Political Science Now

’s dedication to education, public service, and social justice. life was a testament to the power of ideas and the enduring impact of a life dedicated to truth and justice. Read more Related Articles: The HistoryMakers: Biography: Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr. Holden’s life and legacy will be held at St.

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How do we teach Black history in polarized times? Here’s what it looks like in three cities

The Hechinger Report

Related: Inside Florida’s ‘underground lab’ for far-right education policies Santana has been teaching the course at Philadelphia’s Parkway Northwest High School for Peace and Social Justice since 2019. Santana goes deep.”

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