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Commemorate International Workers’ Day

Zinn Education Project

This lesson is available for free download. Books on Labor and Organizing Here is a list from Social Justice Books of recommended titles for pre-K—12 and background reading for educators on labor history and labor organizing. This Day in History Below are a few key events in labor history. Learn more.

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Two Programs with Fresh Solutions to the Teacher Shortage

Cult of Pedagogy

“It was written to appeal to Gen Z, so (it focused on) the idea of social justice, of using the classroom as a means for change, literacy as a means for change.” ” Eckert believes this appeal to social change is what makes EdRising different from recruitment programs of the past.

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Labor History Censored on Labor Day

Zinn Education Project

This lesson is available for free download. Order Book Here is a list from Social Justice Books of recommended titles for pre-K—12 and background reading for educators on labor history and labor organizing. The collection is edited by Michael Charney, Jesse Hagopian, and Bob Peterson.

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Teaching the Tulsa Massacre

Zinn Education Project

Download Lesson The Massacre of Black Wall Street This online graphic-novel about the Tulsa Massacre tells the story of the two-day tragedy and provides additional short essays, including some background on reparations for the descendants of Greenwood victims. Donate now.

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Behind the Data: Uncovering New Truths in School Librarian Employment

ED Surge

There are downloadable spreadsheets and infographic PDFs that show all the data for a district. It’s really an equity issue — a social justice issue. We finally made the NCES data usable for the general public. Anyone can look at employment levels for a school district or state. I think we really have to look at the equity.

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Making School Better for Gender-Expansive Kids

Cult of Pedagogy

You’ll get access to our members-only library of free downloads, including 20 Ways to Cut Your Grading Time in Half , the e-booklet that has helped thousands of teachers save time on grading. Join our mailing list and get weekly tips, tools, and inspiration that will make your teaching more effective and fun.

Pedagogy 231
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Why Accessibility Must Be a Part of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Initiatives

ED Surge

Bend the development of content toward social justice. To learn how to implement an accessibility program for your organization, download our whitepaper. Ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed in the company and/or through the use of the products they create.

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