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OPINION: Studying humanities can prepare the next generation of social justice leaders

The Hechinger Report

That must change now that the field has been given a tremendous opportunity: training our next generation of social justice leaders. The number of students expressing interest in fields associated with social justice has seen a monumental increase since the beginning of the pandemic in early 2020.

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How the ‘Computer Science for All’ Movement Fits In Broader History of Social-Justice Battles

ED Surge

That’s not just because tech is a key to economic opportunity in America these days, but it’s also because of the social good that comes when everyone has a chance to have a seat at the table to build a better future.

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Leadership for social justice: Class update 1

Dangerously Irrelevant

Thought I’d post a quick update on how my new summer Master’s seminar, Leadership for Social Justice , is going. We are trying to approach the class through a very broad social justice lens, which means that we’re discussing a variety of different school leadership equity contexts. I’ve got six students in the class.

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Who wants to join me for a course on leadership during a crisis or leadership for social justice?

Dangerously Irrelevant

Leadership for Social Justice (3 credits, online) [Class # 20596]. Leadership for Social Justice. We also will have a Canvas course shell for readings, assignments, and other activities. This course will be applicable to both schools and non-education organizations!]. — EDUC 5652 E50. No related posts.

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What would you include in a Master?s-level course on Leadership for Social Justice?

Dangerously Irrelevant

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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ON THE PODCAST: Writing as Healing with Willeena Booker

Heinemann Blog

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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Labor History Censored on Labor Day

Zinn Education Project

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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