article thumbnail

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?

article thumbnail

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.

educators

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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 109
article thumbnail

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

The Hechinger Report

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. And me, I like a good challenge.”.

article thumbnail

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
article thumbnail

‘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. Collins Elementary School inhabits a single-story brick building with a “little free library” in the front yard and a “discovery garden” in the back. And we can say yes.”.

article thumbnail

Linear Model Diagnostics by IR Example

Steven V. Miller

Peru's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which ran from 2001 to 2003, was tasked with investigating the human rights abuses committed in the country during its armed conflict with Sendero Luminoso. It may have further signaled to investors that Peru was serious about peace. Here are the R packages we’ll be using for this post.

Library 52