The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. I also definitely want to be heavily involved in advocacy for young black youth, or, for youth in general, and just promoting student leadership.

Oral History 103

Oral History Advocacy Cultures Leadership 103

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2017

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. I definitely know that the solution is not the voucher system. school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way? Magdalena Slapik has been asking them.

Oral History 68

Oral History Public School History High School 68

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

He’s definitely turned around. This year’s been great because we’re all back in the building and I get to see [my students] every day, but there’s definitely a learning gap and a social, behavior, social awkwardness gap going on. There definitely are some [teachers I trust] and there’s definitely some that I would not.

Oral History 144

Oral History History High School Public School 144

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 15, 2022

Next year will be a better year, definitely. I’m definitely worried about mental health, and there’s a lot of kids that have depression and they joke about it a lot: “Oh, yeah. I definitely think we’ve learned to be more adaptable. It definitely feels more normal. Our district has realized some of our challenges.

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Oral History History High School Public School 120

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 1, 2022

Out of a district of about 395, that’s a definite success. It definitely helps with our food services. And so it’s definitely about being empathetic with our students. Our high school definitely brought light to [the emotional and social needs of students] the first two weeks. That has been huge.

Oral History 120

Oral History History High School Public School 120

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 4, 2017

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. There’s definitely wealthy people that go there, but I feel like, for the most part, it’s middle class, lower class. I definitely want to try going to college.

Oral History 51

Oral History History Economics High School 51

ED Surge

JANUARY 6, 2025

A scholarly book or article about history or philosophy counts. So does a local oral-history project, an art exhibit, or a dinner-table conversation about books, movies, or music. Like air, humanities-driven work is everywhere but taken for granted, so much a part of life its easy to overlook.

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Humanities Oral History Archiving Pedagogy 145