Sentences with phrase «equity and social justice on»

Minimising human impacts on our biosphere, while promoting a basic level of equity and social justice on a global basis, is a challenge beyond anything human society has ever faced,» he wrote.

Her career spans from time as a front line bilingual adolescent crisis counselor, with La Raza Consortium, to spearheading national think tank efforts in education equity and social justice on the boards of Grantmakers for Education, the National Equity Project, and the National Coalition for Community Schools.

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Their social emphasis on justice and equity also provided justification for network controls which appeared to promote commonality and the socially responsible use of a public medium.

This Roncesvalles shop isn't just for kids, but it has an impressive children's section at the back, filled with unusual titles and educational books that focus on social justice, equity, and diversity.

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET), has written to the Speaker House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on the ongoing investigations into the activities...

It's called «Equity by Design,» and will focus on how sustainability and social justice can improve the quality of life for people in our community.

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET), has written to the Speaker House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on the ongoing investigations into the activities of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

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.

It is our hope that we can continue to grow the curriculum through twelfth grade, meaning a student who is experiences the LVI Kindness Curriculum from Kindergarten through 12th grade will engage in close to 80 lessons designed with a focus on kindness, equity and social justice.

This got me instantly hooked not only on the really important reasons to be a teacher — social justice and equity — but also on the idea that teaching made me feel truly alive.

Follow key hashtags like #Educolor on Twitter, to be aware of social justice and equity conversations.

I am counting on the fact that David's strong intellect, and commitment social justice and equity will create a ripple effect in whatever school community he enters.

Her work focuses on teacher professional development and training, pedagogical practices in and out of the classroom, english language learners, equity & social justice and media literacy as a means for professional development.

Here are seven teaching strategies, all informed by research and theory, that I presented at a social justice workshop on teaching for equity at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Come see how their intense focus on relevant curriculum, positive school culture, meaningful interpersonal communication, community partnerships, and a focus on social justice and equity provide their students with the tools to lead and thrive.

It does so despite the preponderance of evidence that, as the authors of one educational study from 2002 wrote, «school choice, on average, does not produce the equity and social justice that proponents spin.»

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.

Developing leaders and change agents with a focus on equity and social justice is a strongly held value in CCE's model.

She continues to focus her efforts on school transformation, social justice, and equity through her work as regional director with the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education.

Classes are student - centered, problem - based, experiential, and hands on with a deep commitment to educational equity, inclusion and social justice.

Her research and teaching interests center on issues of equity and social justice in early childhood education, specifically the role of race, culture, and social contexts in early childhood teaching and teacher education.

She also worked at the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California where she concentrated on a range of social and racial justice issues including advancing education equity, LGBTQ issues, immigrant rights, and advocacy for the homeless.

Veronica McDermott is a retired school superintendent who continues to focus her efforts on school transformation, social justice, and equity.

It is contingent on... seeing cultural differences as assets; creating caring learning communities where culturally different individuals and heritages are valued; using cultural knowledge of ethnically diverse cultures, families, and communities to guide curriculum development, classroom climates, instructional strategies, and relationships with students; challenging racial and cultural stereotypes, prejudices, racism, and other forms of intolerance, injustice, and oppression; being change agents for social justice and academic equity; mediating power imbalances in classrooms based on race, culture, ethnicity, and class; and accepting cultural responsiveness as endemic to educational effectiveness in all areas of learning for students from all ethnic groups.»

Also a retreat leader focused on mindfulness for leaders, self - compassion and permissioning in leadership and social action, Kirsten was a founding board member of the Institute for Democratic Education in America (IDEA), a national not - for - profit organizing educational leaders, teachers, students, and parents around a vision for education founded in greater equity, social justice, compassion and passionate learning.

Her research interests are centered on issues of language, equity, and social justice, particularly, in relation to the schooling of linguistically and culturally diverse children in the United States.

In addition, community partners support the social justice perspective by assisting in teaching courses and leading community - based experiences focused on advocacy, equity and family support.

And we are doing it all through a lens focused on furthering social justice, equity and educational opportuniAnd we are doing it all through a lens focused on furthering social justice, equity and educational opportuniand educational opportunity.

Content - rich curriculum, a positive school culture, meaningful interpersonal communication, community partnerships, and a focus on social justice and equity are also evident.

Innovative strategies, such as Leaders for Today and Tomorrow (which develops and supports school, district, and community - based leaders with an emphasis on equity, social justice, and authentic family engagement) and the Youth Service Professionals Initiative (a comprehensive initiative to build staff skills and system capacity) demonstrate continued commitment to cross-boundary leadership.

All professional development at KIPP School Summit in 2017 was focused on one of four key topic areas: Teaching and Learning, College and Career Support, Leadership & Management, and Social Justice & Equity.

Its mission is to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice on campus.

He also serves as the Artist - in - Residence at New Roots Public Charter School, focusing on social equity and environmental justice, and is a trained facilitator for Talking Circles On Race and Racism, at the Multicultural Resource Center, both in Ithaca, Non social equity and environmental justice, and is a trained facilitator for Talking Circles On Race and Racism, at the Multicultural Resource Center, both in Ithaca, NOn Race and Racism, at the Multicultural Resource Center, both in Ithaca, NY.

While Valenzuela's projects center on ideas of social justice and equity, his approach is always oblique and metaphorical, with equal attention given to formal concerns.

Although Valenzuela's projects center on ideas of social justice and equity, his approach is always oblique and metaphorical, with equal attention given to formal concerns.

PB: Need to concentrate on social equity and economic justice.

While a student at UCLA, she led E3: Ecology, Economy, Equity, an environmental and social - justice organization, and helped launch the Green Initiative Fund, a grant - making fund for sustainability projects on the UCLA campus.

An organization can and should update any of its information with the JUST Program on an ongoing basis so it is current, and accurately reflects its involvement in the JUST Label social justice and equity indicators.

These are some organizations within the United States that focus on issues related to Environmental Justice (a movement that bridges environmental, economic, and social equity concerns).

In particular, my work tends to focus on racial equity and racial justice, but we certainly also address gender and class quite a bit and any other equity or social justice issues that organizations has some questions about.

The New York City Social Justice Post-Graduate Fellowship places recent law grads in NYC agencies, offices, or the City Council to work on projects that «foster equity for underserved and under - resourced communities, and engage in issue areas that impact communities th...

About Blog Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian (N.A.H.) will be a platform for my writings on issues of equity and social justice.

As identified by the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), Governments must work together at all levels with the full participation of Indigenous people on a «holistic» response to climate change that takes account of not only the ecological dimensions of climate change, but also the social impacts and principles of human rights, equity and environmental justice.

Professor Zwi focuses on global health and development policy and has interests in their interface with equity, social justice and human rights.

We are committed to education that places strong emphasis on global citizenship, social justice and equity.

Glenda has a passionate interest in social justice and equity issues in early childhood and has published widely nationally and internationally on these issues.