Top 5 Education Justice articles of 2017
It has been a year of ups and downs for social justice activism. Take a look back at the top five most read Education Justice articles of 2017.
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Educators put the “social” in justice as they celebrate union and immigrant families
Even if you start with only five people at first, five becomes 10, 10 becomes 15, and after 15, you’re building a movement.
With the fate of Dreamers hanging in the balance, it’s time we know the facts
What exactly are the facts when it comes to the hot-button issue of Dreamer students and young immigrants whose protection from deportation is set to expire.
Self-care—it’s the best gift you can give you this holiday season
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
Massachusetts overturns one-size-fits-all approach to teaching English Language Learners – It’s another victory for bilingual education!
“This new law respects the diversity of learners and their native languages and cultures,” – MTA President Barbara Madeloni
Students, educators, activists raise the stakes on Congress for Dreamer fix
34 Republican members of the House sent a letter today to House Speaker Paul Ryan in support of a bipartisan, permanent solution for Dreamers before Congress goes home for the holidays.
This Thanksgiving, consider giving Dreamers a place at your table
More than 15,000 “butterfly” postcards were delivered to Congress last week in support of the Dream Act, a bill that provides young immigrants brought here as children or infants a secure and permanent solution.
Native educators say Thanksgiving lessons can be accurate, respectful, and still fun—here’s how
Dr. Star Yellowfish has a challenge for America’s schools and educators: celebrate your best Thanksgiving lesson ever by teaching an accurate history of the holiday.
OneBlair: Students organize for racial unity and end up winning award
Last week teacher Kevin Shindel found “It’s okay to be white” fliers posted on the doors of Montgomery Blair High School.
Oakland girls shine spotlight on sexual harassment and school board revamps its policy
“I’m very happy. I feel like all my hard work, and everything we collaborated on together, has paid off.”
