Sapiens

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Archaeological evidence and Oral Histories show people in what is today Ghana lived sustainably for millennia—until European colonial powers and the widespread trade of enslaved people changed everything. It’s the year 2065. West Africa’s cool seasonal rains wake Abena.

Oral History 141

Oral History Archaeology Heritage History 141

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way? Magdalena Slapik has been asking them.

Oral History 101

Oral History Advocacy Cultures Leadership 101

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 5, 2017

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. On Mondays and Friday, all the IEP kids in 11 th and 12 th grade come together in advisory. school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way?

Oral History 80

Oral History High School History Humanities 80

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way? . Magdalena Slapik has been asking them.

Oral History 75

Oral History Education Elementary School High School 75

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The students have separated into groups to discuss oral history interviews they had conducted at a local senior center, an assignment they largely designed themselves as a way to get real-life examples of the city’s evolution. Students have a say in how the classroom experience is structured, as well.

Teaching 112

Teaching Oral History High School Sociology 112

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. school system is a “mess.” Do they feel that way? Magdalena Slapik has been asking them.

Oral History 64

Oral History High School History Public School 64

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

A photojournalist, she’s at work on an oral history book project, interviewing scores of public school students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, across the country. The technology, the computers, they’re probably more than 12 years old. Henry Thach was interviewed on 11/12/16. school system is a “mess.”

Oral History 54

Oral History Library Middle School High School 54