Sentences with phrase «of teacher activism»

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Following a month of abundant citywide community activism and outreach, City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio has submitted to City Hall more than 10,600 parent petition signatures, dozens of video and audio testimonies and nearly 20 resolutions from Community Education Councils, Community Boards and the Schools Chancellor's Parent Advisory Council, all protesting teacher and day care cuts.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

Matthew Remski described it perfectly: «on a shoestring budget in a non-corporate space, featuring all local teachers who will be all paid the same wage, workshops on yoga and social activism, no corporate sponsorship or import vendors, with all advertising materials printed in soy ink on 100 % recycled papers...» (Although, admittedly, the shoestring budget isn't part of my dream).

The film suggests that only activism on the part of students, parents, and teachers can put a stop to these kinds of attacks.

Youth in Front: Urgent Advice about Youth Activism for Students and Teachers (Education Week) Coverage of a new collaboration between HGSE and MIT to create and curate learning - oriented resources for youth activists.

«This is an opportunity for tens of thousands of middle and high schools students, teachers, parents and community members across the country to begin or continue their involvement in youth activism,» said Doug Pietrzak, Ed.M.»

Always «at the right place at the right time,» Nieto found herself a pivotal figure in many movements in multicultural education, from bilingual education and bilingual teacher education to the introduction of ethnic studies in higher education, and has continued her activism throughout her career.

Still, some say that the West Virginia teachers» strike was a harbinger of things to come, with increased labor activism on the horizon.

Motivated by education cuts and a nationwide spirit of activism, dozens of teachers are running for legislative seats across the country.

Many of his posts focus on the need for education reform and activism for teachers and students.

A report on student activism for education equity stated, «Whatever the risks, there is no shortage of reasons for teachers and others to support young peoples» education advocacy work.»

THE BEST OF THE WEEK Let's give praise to all the journalists who have been busting their asses this week covering the teacher activism in Oklahoma, Kentucky, and elsewhere.

Caputo - Pearl's broad themes were underscored by a guest speaker: Karen Lewis, president of the Chicago Teachers Union and idol of advocates for more muscular union activism.

This can take a variety of forms, including teacher inquiry, as we find in Oakland, California, or social activism, as we find in Chicago, Illinois.

Lucy Rycroft - Smith (pictured above), co-author of «Flip the system UK: A teachers» manifesto», told the conference that she had been «forced into action and activism» by threats to her rights as a teacher, and encouraged others to speak up.

The irony of course is that the nation's teachers unions — especially UFT's parent organization, the American Federation of Teachers — have adopted the language of racial justice activism (and have appropriated the Black Lives Matter name) in an effort to deflect attention from their role in perpetuating the systems that deny black and brown children a proper edteachers unions — especially UFT's parent organization, the American Federation of Teachers — have adopted the language of racial justice activism (and have appropriated the Black Lives Matter name) in an effort to deflect attention from their role in perpetuating the systems that deny black and brown children a proper edTeachers — have adopted the language of racial justice activism (and have appropriated the Black Lives Matter name) in an effort to deflect attention from their role in perpetuating the systems that deny black and brown children a proper education.

The following global affairs lesson plan for history, ELA, Spanish and Humanities teachers investigates the use of technology in Mexico to combat corruption, and the impacts of that activism.

«We've seen an outpouring of political activism since 2016 unlike anything that preceded it,» says Doug Pratt, a longtime spokesman for Michigan Education Association, the state's largest teachers union.

I think there's a huge gap of teacher voice in the policy space, and LEE allows for more teacher voice through organized activism and community outreach.»

Constructions of teacher leadership in three periods of policy and reform activism.

Practice What You Teach follows three different groups of educators to explore the challenges of developing and supporting teachers» sense of social justice and activism at various stages of their careers: White pre-service teachers typically enrolled in most teacher education programs, a group of new teachers attempting to integrate social justice into their teaching, and experienced educators who see their teaching and activism as inextricably linked.

This article examines the case of the Winston Society, a short - lived wikispace created by a high school English teacher to foster collaborative knowledge - making and social activism among educators.

the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence Campaign will continue to hold a focus on schools under the theme, «Teachers, Schools... View More >

By understanding all these challenges, pre-service and in - service teachers, along with teacher educators, will be in a better position to develop the kind of political analysis that lays the foundation for teacher activism.

While teacher protests are nothing new, the recent spate of activism seems to be on a larger and louder scale than in previous years.

We will explore the different ways teacher educators can include issues of Social Justice in their curricula and we will discuss pedagogical approaches that can enhance student's critical consciousness and empower them to activism.

As veteran Glastonbury teachers with a range of recent classroom experience, local union leadership activism, and political experience in their local school districts,

About the Curator Saisha Grayson is a curator, writer, art historian and teacher focused on the intersections of contemporary art, feminist politics, and cultural activism.

CURATOR Saisha Grayson is a curator, writer, art historian and teacher focused on the intersections of contemporary art, feminist politics, and cultural activism.

Saisha Grayson is a curator, writer, art historian and teacher focused on the intersections of contemporary art, feminist politics, and cultural activism.

Grueso traces the roots of her own activism to a childhood spent as the daughter of a fisherman and teacher in the jungles of the Pacific coastlands where villagers rowed canoes up and down the river, men hunted wild pigs, and children were taught to respect nature.

The student activism and the #NeverAgain movement that has taken hold since the shooting have inspired teachers and made them proud of their students.

Anna Fusco, the president of the Broward Teachers Union also spoke, saying the students should not be dismissed as they have by some because of their youth, and that their activism isn't due to adult intervention.