ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Relationships are critical in engaging students and families in meaningful and culturally appropriate ways, and are associated with increased literacy acquisition, lower dropout rates and improved attendance. Research shows that teacher quality is the most important school-related factor influencing student achievement.

Social Justice 145

Social Justice Leadership Professional Development Cultures 145

The Hechinger Report

JULY 3, 2023

Yet, despite the gains I made with my students, despite research that shows the substantial positive impact of teachers of color on all students, despite the fact that having just one Black teacher in elementary school makes a Black child 13 percent more likely to go to college , my career nearly ended shortly after it began.

Social Justice 144

Social Justice Leadership Elementary School Professional Development 144

Digital Promise

MARCH 2, 2021

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.

Education 139

Education Social Justice Public School Leadership 139

Digital Promise

APRIL 16, 2019

People who speak another language score higher on tests and think more creatively , have access to a wider variety of jobs , and can more fully enjoy and participate in other cultures or converse with people from diverse backgrounds. Research shows that Americans’ attitudes toward language instruction may be holding them back.

K-12 97

K-12 Social Justice Elementary School Cultures 97

Edthena

OCTOBER 29, 2021

This edition of noted content for educators includes how to lead more effective teacher PD, address teacher stress, and create a classroom culture of learning. Research from Brown University’s EdResearch for Recovery offers several remedies. Take these 3 steps for a true classroom culture of learning . Heard About Our $1.5M

Professional Development 98

Professional Development Social Justice Cultures Classroom Management 98

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Experts, however, point to years of research linking SEL to academic success and other benefits as evidence for continued investment. CASEL offers a program guide grounded in research, recently updated with an eye to equity. We wanted them to be able to see themselves, no matter what their cultural or gender identity was,” he said.

Social Justice 141

Social Justice Charter School High School Psychology 141

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 1, 2019

The ASCA School Counselor Professional Standards and Competencies require counselors to “use multicultural and social justice theories to promote equity and access for all students.”. Counselors can become integral partners in driving equitable student outcomes and cultivating culturally responsive school systems.

Social Justice 111

Social Justice Tutoring Cultures Leadership 111

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Research has documented other ways that a teacher’s race can impact student performance. But, increasingly, schools that serve high populations of minority students, such as PUC Schools, are taking note of the research showing that the race of teachers matters and have begun to prioritize diversity along with that top quality.

Social Justice 111

Social Justice Charter School High School Public School 111

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 2, 2018

We don’t like to think of social justice as a zero-sum game. There will be a price tag on bringing justice to black men from New Orleans, for instance, who’ve been disproportionately affected by incarceration. Related: Who benefits from research on racial disparities? Photo by Giles Clarke/Getty Images.

Education 98

Education Social Justice Humanities Cultures 98

ED Surge

JANUARY 6, 2022

What Teachers Pay Teachers Is Learning From Bad Lessons and Upset Teachers by Stephen Noonoo The popular lesson planning site Teachers Pay Teachers has long struggled with allegations of plagiarism, racist lesson plans and poor content quality—drawing the ire of teachers and social media users. But for some, the situation is still fraught.

K-12 117

K-12 Tutoring EdTech Social Justice 117

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 1, 2021

I’m not opposed to civic action, but we can’t let the cart get ahead of the horse,” said David Davenport, a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, a conservative think tank at Stanford University. “In In science, you don’t run around doing a bunch of experiments — you start with knowledge and develop a hypothesis first.”.

Civic Engagement 142

Civic Engagement Civics Teaching Middle School 142

Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

I’ll start with a confession: I am not a cultural anthropologist. I call this a “confession” because “ (bio)archaeologists ” like me—scholars who identify with archaeology, biological anthropology, or both—are not necessarily known for centering social theories like Intersectionality in our subdisciplines. Intersectional Anthropology.

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Anthropology Pedagogy Archaeology Social Justice 98

The Hechinger Report

MAY 27, 2020

It was two weeks before the university would be abruptly shut down by the coronavirus, and every corner of the campus seemed jampacked — except this quiet classroom, where a handful of students were studying the societies and cultures of the Caribbean. So the projects brought in teams from African studies programs who understood the culture.

Anthropology 144

Anthropology Social Science Sociology Humanities 144

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

These experiences provide a framework for learning that uses surroundings, communities, and cultures to invite inquiry, investigate biases, and deepen understanding. Over the past two years, TDSB has taken significant steps to shift their culture of equity to better support all students to be their authentic selves.

Middle School 106

Middle School Social Justice Cultures Professional Development 106

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

We talk about our existence as an act of social justice.”. In Boston Public Schools, Superintendent Tommy Chang has placed an emphasis on culturally and linguistically inclusive schools. Extensive research shows that is not right. We talk about our existence as an act of social justice.”.

Multicultural Education 111

Multicultural Education Social Justice Elementary School Advocacy 111

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 10, 2018

New research shows that even with a chief diversity officer in place, significant gains in faculty hires that are multicultural and diverse are lacking. They have come to expect such diversity and want, in addition, a focus on inclusive culture and campus environments. This is necessary, but it is not enough.

Social Justice 82

Social Justice Sociology Library Professional Development 82

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 13, 2022

As young people, families and educators near the end of yet another hectic pandemic school year, new research studying the early impact of remote learning offers a sobering look at experiences and outcomes, including interrupted and incomplete learning. million students across the country. Ngounou, Ed.L.D.,

Social Justice 96

Social Justice K-12 Pedagogy Professional Development 96

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As a junior in college, TFA’s "mission” of ending educational inequity appealed to students like myself: hardworking and passionate about the intersection of social justice and education. But shortly after I started the program, I realized I was unprepared for the two years that lie ahead.

Teaching 107

Teaching Social Justice Pedagogy Cultures 107

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

We could listen to podcasts on the geography of world cultures from Stanford University. We could search for pins on Native American history , Middle East cultures , Japanese history , government , geography , sociology , psychology , economics , and numerous other topics. And so on… . We could play Fantasy Geography.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Political Science Now

AUGUST 1, 2024

A tenured Professor at the College of Southern Nevada, Professor Levy teaches courses in American Politics and Government, American Public Policy, Political Philosophy, Social Justice Movements, Minority Politics and Women in Politics. She holds a B.A. in International Relations and French and an M.A

Political Science 55

Political Science Social Justice Pedagogy Sociology 55

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Early data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows college enrollments down this fall for the second year in a row. A counselor from South High School in Minneapolis said she had just written a letter of recommendation for a student who “is involved in, like, 50 organizations,” from social justice to climate change.

Social Justice 127

Social Justice Advocacy High School Human Rights 127

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 5, 2019

But our research team, comprised of HMoob-American college students and education researchers, uses the spelling “HMoob” to challenge the colonial history of this ethnic group that originated in southern China. His words illustrate a major finding of our research. The HMoob American College Paj Ntaub research team.

Social Justice 73

Social Justice History Anthropology Cultures 73

Digital Promise

AUGUST 2, 2018

In keeping with an ongoing critical dialogue within EdClusters networks, the convening strove to elevate the conversation on educational equity: We heard from leaders of The Fellowship: Black Male Educators for Social Justice about the inequitable representation of black men as classroom educators in U.S. pic.twitter.com/EcNRjNMlxF.

EdTech 79

EdTech Education Social Justice Research 79

ED Surge

MARCH 27, 2023

That affects the pathways students pick in college: A smaller share of Black and Latino students earn degrees in a STEM field than in other degree programs, according to a recent Pew Research study. It’s a cultural hub and one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods. And that in turn affects people’s career choices.

Education 121

Education Social Justice Tutoring Advocacy 121

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 9, 2018

There is huge demand for cybersecurity experts, with more than 300,000 high-paying job openings in the last year, according to the market research firm Burning Glass and the technology industry association CompTIA. New programs are often tied to social, demographic and economic trends.

Social Justice 111

Social Justice Economics Government Humanities 111

Political Science Now

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The students helped research and re-fresh APSA Educate’s Teaching the Russia-Ukriance War Resource Collection. They also talked to APSA Educate about their passion for civic education, social justice, scholarly analysis, and interest in studying political science at the undergraduate level.

High School 50

High School Civic Engagement Civics Social Justice 50

Political Science Now

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Her research examines the conditions for justice during internal armed conflict, human rights prosecutions, transitional justice in post-communist Eastern European states, gender equality in post-conflict settings, and justice efforts in democracies. Read about the funded projects.

Sociology 52

Sociology Museum Political Science Social Justice 52

Anthropology News

JULY 17, 2024

Their mission is to “transform the educational aspirations and economic realities” of township communities by preparing youth for first-generation higher education and social mobility. My ethnographic research at Launch revealed the complex spatial and affective politics of black youth aspiration in a postapartheid city.

Pedagogy 103

Pedagogy Anthropology Geography Private School 103

Maitri Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

They accomplish this goal through adaptation to the cultural/family environment and hands-on exploration of the world. They go through sensitive periods for movement, order, language, communication, and socialization/manners. They are particularly sensitive to ideas of morality, justice, and reason.

Social Justice 52

Social Justice Humanities Research Cultures 52

Maitri Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

They accomplish this goal through adaptation to the cultural/family environment and hands-on exploration of the world. They go through sensitive periods for movement, order, language, communication, and socialization/manners. They are particularly sensitive to ideas of morality, justice, and reason.

Social Justice 52

Social Justice Humanities Research Cultures 52

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 27, 2024

And you’re the only student representing that culture at your school. Because that’s something that I hear a lot from people in predominantly white spaces is that the kids are not choosing to read books that feature characters from cultures outside their own.” . “My advice was not to do that.

Library 249

Library Social Justice Pedagogy Humanities 249

Anthropology News

MARCH 31, 2025

Having hoped to bring the exhibit to campus for the past number of years, we were finally able to do so after securing a small grant from our campus Center for the Latino/a and Latin American Studies Center (CLLAS), and with collaboration from the UO Museum of Natural and Cultural History.

Museum 88

Museum Anthropology Humanities Social Justice 88

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2024

Critics say she misrepresents research to make her case and her ideas actually impede students. This is a whole effort to shut me down, my research and my writing,” said Boaler. “I But Boaler’s popularity and influence have made her a focal point in the current math wars, which also seem to reflect the broader culture wars.

Social Justice 145

Social Justice Middle School Tradition Civics 145

Anthropology News

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In January of 2021, I was employed as a postdoctoral researcher in a division of public health at a medical school. This sparked my interest as it dovetailed with my ongoing research about factors that influence menstrual cycles, such as energetic stress or immune stress. This provided early access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

Anthropology 98

Anthropology Social Justice Humanities Research 98

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 14, 2023

Credit: Jackie Mader/ The Hechinger Report Social-emotional learning – aimed at fostering a wide assortment of soft skills from empathy and listening to anger management and goal-setting – has been one of the hottest trends in education over the past decade, and more recently, a new flashpoint in the culture wars.

Research 98

Research Social Justice Charter School Civics 98

Digital Promise

JUNE 12, 2020

How does the company address racial equity and social justice in their mission? How does the company work directly with educators in classrooms that serve predominantly students of color to better understand how to create, include, or integrate culturally relevant curriculum and materials?

EdTech 154

EdTech Social Justice Leadership Cultures 154

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 24, 2018

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.

Teaching 102

Teaching Social Justice Pedagogy Elementary School 102