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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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How Schools Can Use Cultural Performing Arts to Reimagine Community-Engaged Learning

ED Surge

What sports didn’t offer us was the opportunity to develop awareness and appreciation for our cultural identity. When I was nine years old, my mother enrolled my brother and me in folklorico — a traditional cultural dance that emphasizes Mexican folk culture — at our local recreation center. At first, I was annoyed.

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SEE Something, Say Something: Speak Up and Join the Conversation

Digital Promise

For the past three years, I’ve participated in the Students for Equitable Education (SEE) Summit , a national social justice event that’s designed and led by students from across the country. Interested in hearing from Ray’Aunnah and other students about social justice topics that matter to them? ET / 8:30 a.m.

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How do you teach antiracism to the youngest students?

The Hechinger Report

They believe that kids, no matter what grade they are in, should learn history through an antiracist lens, not only learning about the role of white supremacy and racism in history, but doing so in a way that empowers them to pursue social justice. And they aren’t the only ones advocating the adoption of such curricula.

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The importance of difficult conversations in U.S. classrooms: Teaching about the migrant crisis

The Hechinger Report

Conversations about food, clothing and language can be the sum total of what they know about just a few cultures. This past year, for example, they researched and discussed the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as gun violence in schools. Related: COLUMN: How teachers should talk to students about Trump’s racism.

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This Children’s Book Author and Future Teacher Wants to Help Ignite Joy in Learning

ED Surge

But a series of unexpected events led her to reconsider her plans. I took one course called Schools and Society and another called Social Justice in Urban Education. I can't say it was one particular thing, but just a series of events that pushed me into this pathway. Riley Campbell, left, with “Man Up!”

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Six Strategies for Equitable Education Systems

Digital Promise

An assistant superintendent in the School District of Palm Beach County (Florida) noted that changing the culture of school systems “requires a level of humanity, and humility, and empathy, and partnership, and trust.” Creating an equitable school district requires new capacities and supports for leaders and educators.

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