Elementary School Humanities Social Justice 
The Hechinger Report
JUNE 15, 2022
Although we cannot rewrite the past, we must change this narrative of violence now — with rational and humane actions. Yet too much of our film and TV, social media, gaming and music today is oversaturated with violence and substance abuse. All of this desensitizes us to real life and strips away our humanity.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 27, 2021
As teachers we are often nervous about discussing current events with elementary school students. Let’s not avoid them, because by bringing the discussions into our classrooms we create opportunities to celebrate joy, justice and equality. I sent an email to caregivers after the class conversation.
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ED Surge
OCTOBER 2, 2024
My journey into teaching was born from a deep-seated curiosity about the transformative power of education and a drive for social justice. Today, I teach at an elementary school where more than 65 percent of the students identify as Hispanic / Latino. That burden, I carry quietly, and often alone.
The Hechinger Report
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
In the Austin Independent School District in Texas, administrators recognize that same value for their native Spanish speakers who enter the public schools without English fluency. We talk about [our dual-language school] as a revolution. We talk about our existence as an act of social justice.”.
ED Surge
MARCH 27, 2023
Projects include making animations, creating statistical databases of favorite sports teams and designing programs that can identify pneumonia in scans of human lungs. It's like kids are already getting knocked out for the count in elementary school.” It’s a cultural hub and one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods.
The Hechinger Report
OCTOBER 14, 2020
On a crisp day in early March, two elementary school gifted and talented classes worked on activities in two schools, three miles and a world apart. Gifted education needs to diversify, they said — for racial and social justice, and because otherwise it might not survive. BUFFALO, N.Y. —
Zinn Education Project
MARCH 29, 2024
They organized to change the name of an elementary school where three study group members work. The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) Human Rights Committee of 20 members formed a study group that is embedded into their regular monthly meetings. Check out their overview.
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