Sentences with phrase «advocates for social justice in»

In this post, I will break down a few basic classroom practices that allow teachers to engage with best practices in teaching core subjects while also being advocates for social justice in the classroom.

Not exact matches

After college, my ideas turned into practice, and life marched on in a series of how to be the best possible Christian, with a social justice flair (eschew money, buy fair trade, advocate for social justice causes, create programs for the needy in my neighborhood).

Now as social justice director for the Salvation Army's Southern Territory in Australia she advocates and sets up provision for marginalised and exploited groups.

He is not tempted to speak as though Emergent is inventing the wheel, as many of his colleagues do, when it places women in leadership roles or advocates for social justice.

From activists for social and environmental justice, to advocates for affordable housing and alternative transportation, to leaders in the struggle for immigrants» rights and civil rights, NKD is building a progressive Brooklyn alliance.

A civil rights lawyer and advocate for racial and social justice, Ms. Wiley joined the de Blasio administration in early 2014 to focus on legal issues as well as on the mayor's efforts to address issues of inequality.

«Whether it is fighting global poverty, advocating for immigrants or his historic stance on global climate change, Pope Francis has been an international leader in the fight for social justice and we're thrilled he will be bringing that message to East Harlem.

Jenkins has been a vocal advocate for affordable housing and social justice in Westchester, and brings a wealth experience to the County Executive's office.

Ulster County Legislator Manna Jo Greene, who is the environmental director for the environmental protection group Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, said Hinchey was a tireless advocate for a sustainable economy, a healthy environment, world peace and social justice while in the state Assembly and Congress.

The Office's goals are to enhance the economic, civic, and social integration of immigrant New Yorkers; facilitate access to justice for immigrant New Yorkers; and advocate for continued immigration reforms at all levels of government in order to eliminate inequities that impact New York's immigrant communities.

As an advocate for affordable housing, anti-gun violence measures, fair policing, equity, and social justice, Jumaane Williams is serving his third term on the NY City Council representing the 45th district in Brooklyn.

«Social Workers have greater roles to play in the present government especially in advocating for social justice, corrupt practices, and poverty alleviation&rSocial Workers have greater roles to play in the present government especially in advocating for social justice, corrupt practices, and poverty alleviation&rsocial justice, corrupt practices, and poverty alleviation».

Jennifer Franco, a researcher at the Transnational Institute, an international think tank in the Netherlands that advocates for social justice, said land grabbing has been going on for a long time and some of the increase is due to more awareness and reporting of it.

Laalitha Surapaneni, M.B.B.S., M.D., M.P.H., an instructor of medicine and a hospitalist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, was recently added to the board of Chesapeake Physicians for Social Responsibility, which advocates on environmental and social justice issues in Maryland and VirSocial Responsibility, which advocates on environmental and social justice issues in Maryland and Virsocial justice issues in Maryland and Virginia.

She is involved with and an advocate for community partnerships aimed at overcoming the barriers of access to mental health services as a means of addressing social justice issues that are prominent in our society.

StyleWise is a place for conscious consumers and social justice advocates from all walks of life to be encouraged and challenged in our journey together.

Many across the nation find themselves this week asking a similar question in the days since two recent police shootings of black men — in Baton Rouge Now, he is living in Savannah, Ga., where he he has been working with the city's Black Lives Matter branch to advocate for social justice issues

Even the teachers unions have been in the grip of neoliberal education policies, although for years I have advocated a social movement unionism — that is dedicated to engage beyond workplace concerns, but also in terms of wider political struggle for social and economic justice, for human rights, and for participatory and direct democracy.

She now feels prepared to enter the classroom and is currently seeking a teaching position in the Boston area where she will be able to incorporate lessons of social justice into the science curriculum and work with students in developing skills to advocate for positive change in their communities.

By failing to take the need for states to address this problem seriously, small - schools advocates seem to ignore the broader issues of social justice that they work so hard to address in their own schools.

In the introduction, the authors bravely explain that «whites often fear that they will have much to lose if racism ends,» but posit that whites actually «have much to gain» if they become advocates for social justice and «anti - bias / multicultural» education.

Male human rights activists have advocated for gender equality because of their commitment to ideals of liberation and social justice, while male religious leaders have promoted faith - based beliefs in ideals of compassion and justice for women (9)(10).

Charter advocates wanted to advance a social justice message by emphasizing the impressive results being achieved by the independently run, but publicly funded, schools, which they say are providing a lifeline for thousands of poor and minority students otherwise stuck in low - performing district schools.

Jenisha «Jay» Fair, Physical Education Teacher CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEVADA «I am involved because I want to use my voice — as a young educator — to advocate for my students [and] raise awareness about the importance of social justice in every classroom at every school,» says Jenisha «Jay» Fair of her involvement with the union.

At the time, I also was earning my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Social Justice in Urban Education that raised my awareness of equity issues and made me want to be even more of an advocate for others whose voices may not always be heard.

She is also a union activist in the United Teachers of Los Angeles, a fierce advocate for social justice, and an outspoken opponent of high stakes testing.

Formerly incarcerated scholar and Soros Fellow Danny Murillo asks, what role do formerly incarcerated students play in challenging the stigma of incarceration, advocating for policy change and seeking social justice?

TFA is not the Peoples Temple in Guyana but it is in the words of Chad Sommer «an incubator for transforming social justice minded youths into advocates for Koch - brothers style education policies.»

A long - time social - justice educator, advocate, and organizer since experiencing life in a refugee camp with her family, Ms. Abdulla has received numerous honors for her community activism in Nashville.

Baş G., Şentürk, C. and Mehmet Ciğerci, F. (2017) Homework and academic achievement: A meta - analytic review of research, Issues in Educational Research, p31 - 50 Holstead, J., King, M. and Weikel, M. (2012) Homework provides children with key components for learning, School - Age NOTES, p3 - 7 McReynolds, K. (2005) Homework, ENCOUNTER: Education for Meaning and Social Justice, Vol.18, No. 2 Muller, R. (2016) Homework: Promises, Pitfalls and Purposes, KDP New Teacher Advocate, p16 - 17 Donadelli, G. (2017) Outdoor learning and geocaching, Interaction, Vol.45, Issue 2 Education Journal.

He said he would not stop talking about the need for better medical and mental health care for poor children because it affects their ability to learn, and that the idea of charter schools must live in a room big enough to accommodate Black Lives Matter warriors, personal responsibility stalwarts, social justice advocates and free market champions.

At the center of this vision is the desire to build a deep educational and cultural knowledge base in our teacher residents so they can advocate for social justice effectively and stimulate community transformation.

Readers discover Malala Yousafzai's early family life in Pakistan and how she became a global advocate for social justice.

With social justice advocate and journalist Madina Stepanchenko he set up and is currently the curator for Phenomena Project in Manhattan, a not - for - profit organization founded to promote social progress through the medium of contemporary art.

A painter, printmaker, educator and social justice advocate, Jacob Lawrence is famed for his work and passions in and outside of art.

In 1968 she left the order and moved to Boston where she continued as an advocate for social justice and the democratisation of art, producing, in a somewhat sparser style, screen - printed posters and banners incorporating profound messages with stunning aesthetic and spiritual effectIn 1968 she left the order and moved to Boston where she continued as an advocate for social justice and the democratisation of art, producing, in a somewhat sparser style, screen - printed posters and banners incorporating profound messages with stunning aesthetic and spiritual effectin a somewhat sparser style, screen - printed posters and banners incorporating profound messages with stunning aesthetic and spiritual effects.

Even with people coming together in what is possibly the largest demonstration ever in the U.S. to advocate for change in women's rights, human rights, health care, civil rights, climate change and social justice, we still have difficult and important work to do.

In Washington, a group of social justice, labor, faith, environmental and health advocates have created what we believe is the most effective and equitable carbon reduction policy to date for transitioning to a clean energy economy.

It gained support of prominent community leaders like Van Jones, a social justice advocate in Oakland, Calif., and co-founder of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, who joined Apollo's board soon after it formed.

LNS believes the CPP can be implemented in ways that maximize the gains for climate protection by constructing broad coalitions that include environmentalists, trade unions, and social justice advocates around common interest in protecting the climate and maximizing positive jobs impacts.

On Thursday, April 26, CPCS had the pleasure of honoring exceptional members of our community — attorneys from the public and private counsel divisions, as well as a social worker, investigator and administrative professional — who work tirelessly to insure that CPCS meets our mission: to fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals; to zealously advocate for the rights of individuals; and to promote just public policy to protect the rights of all.

It was reasonable for the Administrative Tribunal of Québec to conclude that, under the Act respecting administrative justice, a person who is not an advocate may, in certain proceedings, do everything needed for the representation of the Minister of Employment before that tribunal's social affairs division, and this power is not in conflict with the Act respecting the Barreau du Québec.

Leanne Coleman, who worked with Gordon Gregory for 30 years, pays tribute to him in the article below, as a strong, determined and inclusive advocate for rural health and social justice.

Advocates for Youth, AIDS Action Baltimore, Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center, Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE), HIV Law Project, HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA), HIV Prevention Justice Alliance (HIV PJA), HIVictorious, Inc., International Women's Health Coalition, National Council of Jewish Women, National Minority AIDS Council, Physicians for Human Rights, Professional Association of Social Workers in HIV and AIDS, Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. (SIECUS), START Westminster, The AIDS Institute, The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, and Treatment Access Expansion Project

Early Childhood Australia (ECA) is the peak national non-profit non-government body advocating for quality, social justice and equity in all issues relating to the education and care of children from birth to eight years.

The General Assembly, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind, Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices based on or advocating superiority of peoples or individuals on the basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust, Reaffirming that indigenous peoples, in the exercise of their rights, should be free from discrimination of any kind, Concerned that indigenous peoples have suffered from historic injustices as a result of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession of their lands, territories and resources, thus preventing them from exercising, in particular, their right to development in accordance with their own needs and interests, Recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights of indigenous peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concsocial structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concsocial and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concsocial progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concSocial and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concsocial and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concerned,

I was heavily involved in negotiations on the Social Justice Package and I advocated for a shift away from the administration of Indigenous welfare to the recognition of Indigenous rights.

In LD 26, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona recommends casting your two votes for House of Representatives for Athena Salman and Isela Blanc, candidates dedicated to social justice and making Arizona a better place for everyone.

The Social Justice Commissioner, and the Commission itself, are committed to advocating for implementation of justice reinvestment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and to bringing federal governments together with state and territory governments to embrace these apprJustice Commissioner, and the Commission itself, are committed to advocating for implementation of justice reinvestment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and to bringing federal governments together with state and territory governments to embrace these apprjustice reinvestment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and to bringing federal governments together with state and territory governments to embrace these approaches.

I am a lifelong advocate for social justice who found my professional home in 1979 when I discovered Head Start and embraced its values and its goals working as a Head Start teacher.