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A Venezuelan Election … in Chile

Sapiens

A Multinational, Multiethnic Alternative in Chile’s Migrant Settlements 221 Politicians, 23 Journalists, and Six Human Rights Activists Detained Since the Presidential Elections SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human is produced by Written In Air. Is One Third of Venezuelas Population About to Flee?

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Conflicted Policies? Civil Rights and the War in Vietnam

Teaching American History

We recall the numerous persons who have been murdered in the South because of their efforts to secure their civil and human rights, and whose murderers have been allowed to escape penalty for their crimes. We ourselves have often been victims of violence and confinement executed by United States governmental officials.

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Students share human-centered designs at Emoti-Con technology showcase

The Hechinger Report

It combines aspects of high-tech coding and engineering with an emphasis on human-centered design and problem-solving. More than 300 middle and high school students, teachers and supporters from across New York City gathered at the New York Public Library on June 11 for the event. I knew a little but I had to learn more.

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How Offline-First Edtech Addresses Education Disparities Worldwide

ED Surge

Unsurprisingly, the United Nations asserts that quality education is not only a fundamental human right but also a crucial catalyst for economic growth and development. Harnessing its learnings from KA Lite, the organization has evolved and expanded its impact by developing an ecosystem of open products and tools called Kolibri.

EdTech 101
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‘State-sanctioned violence:’ Inside one of the thousands of schools that still paddles students

The Hechinger Report

Covington County Superintendent Babette Duty chalks those cases up to human error. Certainly, as long as human beings are running schools, you’re going to have that possibility,” she said, adding that the goal is to have policies and procedures in place that uphold the law and protect kids, while keeping parents informed.

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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 also a time for teachers and students to examine the school curriculum and library. For example, third graders in San Marcos, California assessed their own school library and took steps to ensure it was more representative. Are children of color represented in all aspects of life in the U.S., history standards ?

History 75
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Teaching for Black Lives Study Groups

Zinn Education Project

They were also in conversation with the local public library about a large Jefferson painting near its entrance. The Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) Human Rights Committee of 20 members formed a study group that is embedded into their regular monthly meetings.