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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.

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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.”.

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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 ?

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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.

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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.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2024

Zinn Education Project

In Pasadena, Maryland, organizers invited people to a banned books “photo booth” at a local library. For your event, school, library, office: print this poster. Attendees will be welcomed to place their book on the capitol steps and at the end of the event, anyone who brings a book can pick a new one!

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2025

Zinn Education Project

Donate so that we can continue to organize events like these and defend the right of teachers across the United States to teach peoples history. Host an information table at a public site (such as a library, bookstore, or farmers market) or organize a gathering at a historic site. Sign up today. The group can be any size.