ED Surge

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As a junior in college, TFA’s "mission” of ending educational inequity appealed to students like myself: hardworking and passionate about the intersection of social justice and education. But shortly after I started the program, I realized I was unprepared for the two years that lie ahead.

Teaching 107

Teaching Social Justice Pedagogy Lesson Plan 107

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

CompuGirls was founded in 2006 by Dr. Kim Scott and introduces adolescent girls to the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through culturally responsive practices and social justice. The technology field can be a great equalizer when it comes to accessibility and creating a common language.

Social Justice 98

Social Justice Lesson Plan Private School Cultures 98

Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 27, 2024

The Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books from the Social Justice Books website offers specific things to look for when evaluating books for harmful stereotypes.

Library 254

Library Social Justice Pedagogy Humanities 254

ED Surge

JUNE 23, 2023

What Schools and Educators Can Do About This When I became a teacher, I believed culturally responsive teaching and community-engaged learning could only live in lesson plans. During one of my social justice blocks, we dedicate a week to the Day of the Dead and its traditions.

Community Engagement 110

Community Engagement Cultures Social Justice Leadership 110

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 27, 2022

The district gave all kindergarten through second-grade teachers scripted lesson plans featuring phonics. They are part of a nationwide movement to embrace what cognitive science shows us about how students learn to read, particularly about the role of phonics—and they see this as a path toward social justice.

High School 145

High School Elementary School Public School Social Justice 145

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Jake McGraw, of the Jackson-based William Winter Institute, a social justice and racial reconciliation group, said lawmakers thinking of solutions must acknowledge the sum of barriers outside of school in places like Holmes: poor access to health care and the lack of economic development. That is a fact. We need to acknowledge that.”.

Private School 143

Private School High School Public School Charter School 143

Studies Weekly

APRIL 29, 2024

The third-generation Japanese American congresswoman was a trailblazer who advocated for women’s rights, civil rights, education, and social justice. Start a 60 day FREE trial for Studies Weekly Online to gain access to K-6 social studies curriculum, primary source videos, and more.

Heritage 59

Heritage Teaching K-12 Museum 59

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Young people today have seen very few victories for education, reproductive rights and social justice in their lifetimes, and have instead lived through numerous attacks on their very selves. Wade represents a low point in a series of low points for reproductive health and rights in this country.

Social Justice 105

Social Justice K-12 Lesson Plan Advocacy 105

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2018

To inform his lessons, Gorman chose a curriculum called Teach Reconstruction created by the Zinn Education Project, a collaboration between social justice education nonprofits Teaching for Change, based in Washington, D.C. and Rethinking Schools, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Teaching 108

Teaching Primary Sources K-12 History 108

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

For much of its history, Antioch was ahead of its counterparts in more enviable ways, including its legacy of promoting social justice. “A It’s a big challenge,” said McPherson, who also co-authored the book “Lesson Plan: An Agenda for Change in American Higher Education.”. It’s hard to expect the same level of loyalty.

Economics 90

Economics Social Justice Psychology Lesson Plan 90