Remove Education Remove Human Rights Remove Social Justice
article thumbnail

John Avery Dittmer, ¡Presente!

Zinn Education Project

Historian John Avery Dittmer (October 30, 1939 – July 19, 2024) was the author of key texts on the SNCC and grassroots organizing in Mississippi, including Local People: The Struggle for Civil Rights in Mississippi and The Good Doctors: The Medical Committee for Human Rights and the Struggle for Social Justice in Health Care.

article thumbnail

More students question college, putting counselors in a fresh quandary

The Hechinger Report

The situation has school counselors feeling stuck, said Mandy Savitz-Romer, a senior lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and expert in school counseling. “We A report in October by the Center on Education and the Workforce at Georgetown University found that more education generally yields higher earnings — but not always.

educators

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

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

ED Surge

They have shaped and promoted editorial guidelines for the products they fashion, which will land in the hands of educators and students. Bend the development of content toward social justice. Leaders across the education ecosystem recognize the importance of putting achievement within the reach of all students.

EdTech 102
article thumbnail

STUDENT VOICE: ‘Then one day a bomb exploded during my geometry class’

The Hechinger Report

It is also a country that, culturally, places a high value on education. The need for and importance of education was so well understood, it seemed as much a basic right as good health or personal safety. But one day, very quickly, all of those rights were shattered. It was then that we had to make the hard decisions.

article thumbnail

Ethics in the Classroom

Digital Promise

This article originally appeared on Usable Knowledge from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Ethical dilemmas abound in education. Teachers, principals, superintendents, and education policymakers face questions such as these every day. Read the original version here. The Case of the Failing Eighth Grader.

article thumbnail

Farhana Loonat Receives the 2024 APSA Community College Faculty Award

Political Science Now

Citation from the Award Committee: A self-described, “high-spirited feminist philosopher and political scientist”, Dr. Loonat is a passionate advocate for equity and social justice. As an immigrant and first-generation scholar, she brings a unique and invaluable perspective to her work.

article thumbnail

Teaching for Black Lives Study Groups

Zinn Education Project

Each year, the Zinn Education Project hosts Teaching for Black Lives study groups across the United States. Using the Rethinking Schools book Teaching for Black Lives , educators explore how to teach about racism, resistance, and joy in free, teacher-led professional learning communities. history, racism, and LGBTQ+ identity.