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Behind the Data: Uncovering New Truths in School Librarian Employment

ED Surge

Together, they applied for a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Sciences, as part of the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. And we know that the K-12 population is becoming more diverse. It’s really an equity issue — a social justice issue. I think we really have to look at the equity.

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Charter school leaders should talk more about racism

The Hechinger Report

If charter schools really want to be seen as a tool for social justice they must address one of the main sources of inequality: funding for schools and racism. We have to address racism that leads to the devaluation of property, which robs families and districts of the money schools need to properly serve students.

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How do we teach Black history in polarized times? Here’s what it looks like in three cities

The Hechinger Report

LaGarrett King, founder and director of the Center for K12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education at the University of Buffalo The controversies have had subtle reverberations for the classrooms in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Virginia too. Jefferson County Public Schools revamped its social studies curriculum in 2019.

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Teaching about Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Studies Weekly

The third-generation Japanese American congresswoman was a trailblazer who advocated for women’s rights, civil rights, education, and social justice. In 2016, Ko was honored by the National Women’s History Museum for success and leadership in business. Inc, according to ilctr.org.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2024

Zinn Education Project

It could be identified by a historic marker, statue, archive, burial ground, or museum. Area Educators for Social Justice has secured the following co-sponsors for this year, in addition to the co-host, the African American Civil War Museum and Memorial. Sign Up to Host an Event Not ready to organize an action?

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2025

Zinn Education Project

Host an information table at a public site (like a library, bookstore, museum, festival, or farmers market) or organize a gathering at a historic site. It could be identified by a historic marker, statue, archive, burial ground, or museum. The group can be any size. Every voice and action counts! Select your activity.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2024 Event Highlights

Zinn Education Project

The Teach Truth pop-up with banned books will remain on display in the library/museum. Area Educators for Social Justice hosted interactive Teach Truth pop-up display tables on June 8 at: Busboys and Poets Brookland. Hosted on June 7 by the West Side Community Hub, Inc. There were over 100 participants. Capital Pride Festival.