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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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National Teach Truth Day of Action Press Call Highlights

Zinn Education Project

The Day of Action is cosponsored by more than 65 prominent racial and social justice organizations. Rocio Inclan , senior director, National Education Association Center for Racial and Social Justice It’s an honor to join you, and to speak on behalf of the National Education Associations’ 3 million members.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2024 Event Highlights

Zinn Education Project

The Teach Truth pop-up with banned books will remain on display in the library/museum. Area Educators for Social Justice hosted interactive Teach Truth pop-up display tables on June 8 at: Busboys and Poets Brookland. Hosted on June 7 by the West Side Community Hub, Inc. There were over 100 participants. Capital Pride Festival.

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Segregation in Steel Valley: How these Pittsburgh-area elementary students are separated by race and academic performance

The Hechinger Report

We focus on education, health, the environment, public safety and social justice issues. We focus on education, health, the environment, public safety and social justice issues. Daily Messenger newspaper archives at the Carnegie Library of Homestead explain that history. It was reprinte with permission.

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How to Keep Teaching Well When DEI is Under Attack

Cult of Pedagogy

That is our social justice call to action during these times.” Using these materials and others like it will continue to strengthen students’ growth and critical thinking skills. We’ll be able to double down on those things because those aren’t so-called woke activities. Come back for more.

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