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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. We also did a special report about the impact of COVID-19 on school libraries and employment. We hoped to answer whether there is a full decline or an evolution of library positions.

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If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Dangerously Irrelevant

The UC Davis California History Social Science Project frames current events within their historical context , connecting students’ present to the past. We’d examine historical images of Native American life from the Museum of Photographic Arts, other historical photos from the U.K. National Archives, and maybe dig through the 5.3

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OPINION: Ask not what can be done with a humanities degree

The Hechinger Report

Occupational Versatility : Humanities graduates make up big portions of the legal, museum and library workforces across all states; other significant areas of humanities graduate employment are education, management and sales.

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In Memoriam: Renowned Political Scientist and former APSA President, Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr., Passes Away

Political Science Now

’s dedication to education, public service, and social justice. life was a testament to the power of ideas and the enduring impact of a life dedicated to truth and justice. Holden’s life and legacy will be held at St. Christophers. Instead of flowers, please donateto a charity emblematic of Dr. Matthew Holden Jr.’s

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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

Next she handed out VR headsets and asked her students to grab their cellphones and head to her Google classroom, where posted three different experiences that showcase Afrofuturism: an Afrofuturism art museum, a short VR film and a musical performance. Santana goes deep.”

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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. 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. Order yard signs for participants to take home.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2024 Map

Zinn Education Project

Area Educators for Social Justice have tables at three bookstores in Washington, D.C. The New Republic is hosting a Right to Read celebration featuring the first ever Toni Morrison Award for Courage at the Pérez Art Museum Miami on June 8 at 5:30 p.m. on June 8 and a booth at the Capital Pride Festival on June 9.