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Autonomy Breeds Change

A Principal's Reflections

He is now working on developing a student project where they will use iMovie to create artifacts of learning related to historical concepts later this year. History teacher Rebecca Millan started her own blog and is now having her students blog as well in Sociology.

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OPINION: This is no time to ban DEI initiatives in education; we need DEI more than ever

The Hechinger Report

That’s a good start, but to be transformative, nationally, content should be representative and include African American studies; Asian American studies; Latinx studies; Native American Studies; women, gender and sexuality studies; and sociology and other social sciences across the K-12 curriculum.

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STUDENT VOICE: Black boys need the guidance and mentorship of black male teachers

The Hechinger Report

If we care about the fate and future of our young black boys, it is imperative that black male teachers are sought after, hired and provided the proper professional development to excel in their incomparably important positions: teaching, inspiring and guiding the youth. Sign up for our newsletter.

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What is Learning Sciences and Why Does It Matter?

Digital Promise

Studies learning activity systems (not just one component)—such systems that integrate materials, technologies, supports, teacher professional development, assessments, leadership engagement, and other elements required to change teaching and learning.

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OPINION: 3 ways that colleges can support underrepresented students after the Harvard case

The Hechinger Report

During my 12 years of teaching sociology, social justice and critical race theory at the university level and in my role as a director of student diversity and inclusion, I have also seen students shift in their approach to diversity. What students demand is acceptance of diverse ideas and approaches within learning environments.

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Curricular Innovations in Political Science at Community Colleges: APSA’s Committee on the Status of Community Colleges Virtual Workshop Series

Political Science Now

Professor Levy is passionate about infusing social justice pedagogy in the teaching of Political Science courses and is committed to developing academic conference professional development sessions that focus on decolonizing pedagogy with an emphasis social justice in the teaching of Political Science Courses. She holds a B.A.

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Substitute teacher crisis forces districts to turn to local businesses and recent grads

The Hechinger Report

They have pulled administrators out of offices and into classrooms, canceled professional development sessions and asked teachers to give up planning periods and juggle multiple classes. Many school districts report an ongoing daily struggle to put adults in front of students. That’s disastrous to do that.