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Treasuring Indonesian Culture; From Local Practice to State Political Ritual

Anthropology News

In his role as the head of state and government, President Jokowi transcends the identity of a mere political figure or official; he becomes a personification of the nation itself. Since Indonesia’s Independence in 1945, Pancasila has been used as a tool to legitimize the ruling government and curb the opposition.

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Apply Now for 2025 APSA Dissertation Workshops | Deadline: April 27, 2025

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Our in-person events are held on the Wednesday prior to the APSA Annual Meeting. There is currently a concerted effort at the local, state, and federal levels of government to undermine, discredit, and discourage those tasked with teaching and studying black politics. APSA sponsors in-person and virtual dissertation workshops annually.

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‘State-sanctioned violence:’ Inside one of the thousands of schools that still paddles students

The Hechinger Report

She argues, in line with the international human rights position, that children are citizens, too, and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. A Human Rights Watch report from 2008 chronicles more accounts in a section titled “‘The Devil’s Bargain’: Choosing to be Beaten. During the February hearing, Rep.

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TEACHER VOICE: What was troubling enough as 20th century history is happening in the present time

The Hechinger Report

It is essential that we have discussions (and not just once) about these current events in the classroom, reassuring students that their lives and concerns are front and center. Here are three of many examples that can shed a light on events today, for teachers to deepen their own understanding and that of their students.

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A school created a homeless shelter in the gym and it paid off in the classroom

The Hechinger Report

When catered events resumed, her mom got her job back and an invitation to stay at a friend’s place in San Francisco until a few paychecks added up to enough for a rent deposit. We will not fix homelessness until the federal government believes that housing is a human right,” Ronen said. But it’s something.

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How to keep dual-language programs from being gentrified by English speaking families

The Hechinger Report

And the school’s founder, Mary Cazabon, engaged in constant grassroots outreach, attending community events and churches, like Cambridge’s bilingual Saint Mary’s church, where she spread word about the school and the benefits of learning in two languages. “We

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Challenging Anti-History Education Laws: Teachers Receive 14,000 Books on African Americans During WWII

Zinn Education Project

At the beginning of our unit on the WWII, I talked to the students about how the war, like many events in American history, impacted people in different ways and our goal was to see the war with new eyes through specific groups of people who lived it. I really enjoyed the book and wanted to share it with my students.