Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 26, 2020

My online Leadership for Social Justice class launches in 2 weeks. I thought it would be fun to crowdsource some ideas here. What would you include in a Master’s level course on this topic, one that is focused on the practical implementation needs of P-12 school leaders (i.e., not theoretical philosophizing)?

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Social Justice Leadership Elementary School High School 76

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

For the past three years, I’ve participated in the Students for Equitable Education (SEE) Summit , a national social justice event that’s designed and led by students from across the country. Interested in hearing from Ray’Aunnah and other students about social justice topics that matter to them? ET / 8:30 a.m.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 3, 2021

WomenEd boasts a community of over 35,000 participants and has hosted hundreds of events. Leadership for social justice: Class update 1. Leadership for social justice: Class update 2. Be proud of your pockets of innovation.

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Leadership Social Justice Research Education 140

Society for Classical Studies

JANUARY 17, 2025

In 2025, the ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship Program will offer 16 two-year fellowship opportunities with mission-driven social justice nonprofits for recent humanities and interpretive social sciences PhDs. Fellows will take on roles in advocacy, policy research, communications, public engagement, and more.

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Heinemann Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

We know that academic learning doesn’t happen without social and emotional support, and writing, as a key literacy, is uniquely positioned in every classroom to do both.

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Social Justice Education 98

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

It seems easy to blame global events for these feelings. It’s not so much the actual events that cause us to feel panic, but the “what ifs” that swirl around them. It’s not so much the actual events that cause us to feel panic, but the “what ifs” that swirl around them. This seems especially true for young people.

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Zinn Education Project

APRIL 27, 2024

This Day in History Below are a few key events in labor history. 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 lesson is available for free download. Learn more.

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Zinn Education Project

AUGUST 1, 2024

Article and Lesson This Day in People’s History Below are a few key events in labor history. 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. There are dozens more in our This Day in People’s History collection.

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History Social Justice K-12 Teaching 98

ED Surge

JUNE 23, 2023

To engage in this work, educators should proactively commemorate cultural events that celebrate our students’ backgrounds and the communities they come from. Besides the bi-weekly dance program I teach every other quarter, I also teach a social justice and social-emotional learning block one day a week to an entire grade level.

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Community Engagement Cultures Social Justice Leadership 111

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2020

They believe that kids, no matter what grade they are in, should learn history through an antiracist lens, not only learning about the role of white supremacy and racism in history, but doing so in a way that empowers them to pursue social justice. And they aren’t the only ones advocating the adoption of such curricula.

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Teaching Elementary School Social Justice American History 145

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 4, 2020

The Teaching Tolerance website has a collection of ready-to-use classroom lessons and resources that span a range of social justice topics and issues while prioritizing social-emotional learning. Area Educators for Social Justice website has a collection of resources for educators.

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Teaching Social Justice Advocacy Middle School 88

Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 12, 2021

There is only one side to these events that is fair, just, and equitable. Leadership for social justice: Class update 1. Leadership for social justice: Class update 2. Silence is compliance. Done properly it would be a warning against similar tactics used today. Related Posts.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 27, 2021

As teachers we are often nervous about discussing current events with elementary school students. I have learned, though, that to not talk about race and current events is negligent to our students, their families and our society. Current events happen. Racism is real. Don’t be that teacher.

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Social Justice Elementary School Humanities Leadership 98

ED Surge

JANUARY 23, 2024

But a series of unexpected events led her to reconsider her plans. I took one course called Schools and Society and another called Social Justice in Urban Education. I can't say it was one particular thing, but just a series of events that pushed me into this pathway. Riley Campbell, left, with “Man Up!”

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Tutoring Social Justice Elementary School High School 128

Digital Promise

MARCH 2, 2021

Portland (Oregon) Public Schools has developed a Racial Equity and Social Justice framework and, with support from the Leadership Academy, is training district leaders to identify bias- and deficit-based beliefs. Creating an equitable school district requires new capacities and supports for leaders and educators.

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Education Social Justice Public School Leadership 139

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

JANUARY 16, 2023

President (or leader of your respective country), a famous inventor, a social justice activist, or even a character in a book your students have read about. Students can follow the provided template and look up key events and accomplishments from each person. For example, you could have students write a resume for a U.S.

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Middle School Teaching Social Justice Social Studies 130

Zinn Education Project

MAY 30, 2024

History Sadly, the Tulsa Massacre was not a rare event. Please donate today so that more teachers receive free lessons, books, and workshops to support social justice teaching. Learn More Massacres in U.S. There have been countless massacres in the history of the United States. Donate now.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 7, 2022

German says people in their age group use TikTok and Instagram to get news about topics like climate change, the war in Ukraine and social justice protests. The group also hosts weekly workshops on current events and organizes a book club on weighty topics. It worries her that neither platform has a way to flag misinformation.

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Social Justice Library Education Teaching 123

Political Science Now

MARCH 14, 2025

’s dedication to education, public service, and social justice. life was a testament to the power of ideas and the enduring impact of a life dedicated to truth and justice. Holden’s life and legacy will be held at St. Christophers. Instead of flowers, please donateto a charity emblematic of Dr. Matthew Holden Jr.’s

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Oral History Political Science Social Justice Social Science 44

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 27, 2016

It is not logical that students at a social justice-oriented school are learning the complexities of race and socioeconomic status in an environment that is majority white and upper-class.”. But some students feel they have not gone far enough. Related: More Latino students earning high school diplomas wrestle stubborn equity gap.

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Cult of Pedagogy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

” In cases when a more general statement or challenge comes up, an effective response is to ask, “Is this a hypothetical situation or is there an actual event or circumstance you would like to discuss?” ” Despite those recommendations, he says, “many states have laws specifically prohibiting best practice.

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Pedagogy Psychology Library Social Justice 240

Zinn Education Project

MAY 30, 2024

This year, from Seattle, Washington, to Miami, Florida, and many towns and cities in between, organizers will host more than 140 events on Saturday, June 8 and beyond. The goal is to raise awareness about how anti-history education laws and book bans — and their chilling effect — threaten any chance of an informed and engaged democracy.

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Teaching Social Justice History History Education 59

Dangerously Irrelevant

JUNE 25, 2016

It’s a website, it’s a hashtag, it’s an email newsletter, it’s a weekly chat, it’s a call for social justice. Two years ago this fall, Jose Vilson launched EduColor. Most of all, as he and the other organizers say, it’s ‘a movement, not a moment.’ ’ Many of us haven’t paid too much attention to EduColor.

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Social Justice Education Leadership 75

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 14, 2021

Instead it is often up to people like Bazemore, other PTA board members and school staff to donate their own money to cover membership fees, buy lunches during teacher appreciation week or help families afford tickets to attend special events. “We Everyone wanted to do right by the kids. Credit: Kam Yee. Credit: Dawn Larson.

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Public School Education K-12 Elementary School 145

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

The UC Davis California History Social Science Project frames current events within their historical context , connecting students’ present to the past. Then we could either host our own TEDxYouth event or perhaps create our own podcasting and/or video channel. We could use Minecraft to design our own self-sustainable towns.

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Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

TeachThought

JULY 2, 2024

As we grapple with issues of social justice and equity in education, “The Pedagogy of the Oppressed” remains a powerful critique of oppressive systems and–with the right mindset–a roadmap for transformation. In either event, it is threatened by the specter of reaction.

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Pedagogy Humanities Social Justice Cultures 271

Political Science Now

AUGUST 1, 2024

A tenured Professor at the College of Southern Nevada, Professor Levy teaches courses in American Politics and Government, American Public Policy, Political Philosophy, Social Justice Movements, Minority Politics and Women in Politics. Join APSA’s Committee on the Status of Community Colleges in the Profession for a virtual workshop.

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Political Science Social Justice Pedagogy Sociology 54

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2017

Why are psychologists documenting back to school anxiety , showing increases in mental health events for children during the school year after a dramatic decline over the summer, including an extreme anxiety labeled school refusal , a disorder marked by a child refusing to go to school on a regular basis?

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Social Justice Education High School Cultures 80

ED Surge

MARCH 27, 2023

In 2009, at the subway station, local transit police shot 22-year-old Oscar Grant, an event many consider to have started the Black Lives Matter movement. Code Next is a perfect example of how better spaces can create social justice,” Kurani said. The area struggles with high unemployment, homelessness and crime.

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Education Social Justice Tutoring Advocacy 121

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 18, 2023

It used to be limited to incidents that were objectively harmful and almost always severe, events that involved some kind of violence, like experiencing or directly witnessing a physical assault, or a tragedy of some sort — a natural disaster, vehicle collision, something that caused destruction or bodily harm.

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Teaching Pedagogy Classroom Management Social Justice 130

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Related: How one university is luring coveted honors students with social justice. Recovery programs vary in size and scope, but most offer 12-step or other support groups, “sober social” events, and awareness-raising activities, according to a survey by Transforming Youth Recovery. million in grants to 161 colleges.

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Social Justice Cultures High School Government 95

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 29, 2022

The numbers don’t reflect the impact the pandemic and social justice movements over police killings have had on Black youth. Alexander would go to campus club meetings, basketball games and other events to encourage students to use the resources. Paul Quinn returned to in-person learning in the fall of 2020.

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Social Justice Research High School Education 99

Dangerously Irrelevant

JULY 22, 2020

Leadership for social justice: Class update 1. Plus my students are incredible. I’m going to be sad to see them go after next week’s final class session! Related Posts. Leadership during a crisis: Class update 1. Coronavirus Chronicles 007 – Mendon-Upton Regional School District.

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Leadership Social Justice High School Education 63

Society for Classical Studies

OCTOBER 4, 2022

We will post regular updates on the Program Outline page and add events through the Fall. Update 9/13/2023: Registration for the 2024 AIA/SCS Joint Annual Meeting is now open! The 2024 Annual Meeting has a mixed format: many sessions will be in-person, some will be hybrid, and a few will be fully virtual.

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K-12 Archiving Social Justice Library 52

Edthena

MAY 18, 2021

Alicia is also committed to equity and social justice. In her role as a member of the district’s curriculum development team, Alicia ensures that culturally responsive literature and topics of social justice are represented. She is a knowledgeable and skilled instructional coach. Jill Taylor.

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Social Justice Archiving Public School Project-Based Learning 52

Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 15, 2024

Contents Action Plan Overview | Action Plan Step-by-Step Guide Media Guide | Posters and Graphics Messages for Signs, Social Media, and Chants | Record a Statement Coordinators and Co-Sponsors | Workshops and More Events It’s time to take action. Event hosts also reference the Teach Truth Media Guide. Sign up here.

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Teaching Historic Sites Archiving Museum 52

Cult of Pedagogy

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Apart from discussions that arise from current events, Kay says, “These aren’t conversations that pop out of nowhere. .” Once the ecosystem is in place, how can teachers start structuring actual conversations about race? Both books recommend that teachers use curriculum as a springboard for these conversations.

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