The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 27, 2020

To them, educators should teach significant topics like the 1950s and 1960s civil rights movement with more depth and breadth. Ever since the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in late May spurred what may be the largest social movement in U.S. 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

Zinn Education Project

JUNE 16, 2024

In this election year, the Zinn Education Project developed an interactive Teach Truth pop-up display to raise awareness about the growing threat of anti-history education laws and book bans. Credits Installation at the NEA Conference on Racial and Social Justice.

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Teaching Social Justice Library History Education 82

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. We could play Fantasy Geography.

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Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Zinn Education Project

MAY 30, 2024

For the past three summers, educators, students, parents, and allies have joined across the country to speak out against politicians attempting to restrict the freedoms of educators and students. What : Day of Action to Teach the Truth National Press Call (The Day of Action is on June 8. )

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Teaching Social Justice History History Education 59

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. This is a national call.

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Teaching Historic Sites Archiving Museum 52

Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 2, 2025

Contents Action Plan Overview | Action Plan Step-by-Step Guide Media Guide | Posters and Graphics | Map of Sites Messages for Signs, Social Media, and Chants | Record a Statement Co-Sponsors | Workshops and More Events Join us to defend the freedom to learn. Or plan a history walking tour, book exchange, rally, etc. Sign up today.

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Teaching Historic Sites Museum Archiving 52

Zinn Education Project

JUNE 6, 2024

On June 4, the Zinn Education Project hosted a Press Call about the 4th Annual National Teach Truth Day of Action. The Day of Action is cosponsored by more than 65 prominent racial and social justice organizations. The Teach Truth Day of Action is part of a campaign to reclaim public education as a common good.

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Teaching Social Justice Library Heritage 86