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5 Keys for Successful Remote Learning

A Principal's Reflections

However, the current pandemic and social justice movements across the globe have brought a more unified focus on the work that needs to be done. I have worked with many schools and districts, facilitating webinars for parents on the topic since the pandemic hit to ease concerns and illustrate validity in the approaches being embraced.

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College advisers vow to ‘kick the door open’ for Black and Hispanic students despite affirmative action ruling 

The Hechinger Report

Fight for social justice.” Because of the uncertainty,school counselors need specific training on crafting essays and how or whether to talk about race, Savitz-Romer said during a Harvard webinar last month on college admissions after affirmative action. “We In your schools, do something!

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Innovation Study Tours Explore Equity in Diverse Settings

Digital Promise

Schools exist in very different geographical, political, social, economic contexts, but deep truths can be transferred and applied. For the inaugural study tour, participating districts attended three webinars presented by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) that culminated in a meeting in Toronto, Ontario, on January 30–31.

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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

A tenured Professor at the College of Southern Nevada, Professor Levy teaches courses in American Politics and Government, American Public Policy, Political Philosophy, Social Justice Movements, Minority Politics and Women in Politics.

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Success!

Psych Learning Curve

My graduate education at The Wright Institute focused on a clinician-to-society social justice model, has been invaluable and worth every penny. There are many reports in the media of the failures of the PSLF program, but for me, it was a success. It worked for me, and it can work for you too.

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Teaching for Black Lives Study Groups

Zinn Education Project

Benefits Thanks to the support of donors, each study group receives free of charge: Teaching for Black Lives book for each participant (up to 20), study questions, and meeting facilitation guide Rethinking Schools magazine subscription for each participant (up to 20) Introductory workshop featuring one or more editors of Teaching for Black Lives Access (..)