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Why Education Advocates Should Start Playing Politics

A new report from FutureEd and 50CAN shows how education advocates can use elections to win more support for their strategies to improve schools.

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students at Purdue Polytechnic High School.

A University-Led Community Charter: Purdue Polytechnic Helps Indiana Youth Succeed

At Purdue Polytechnic High School, Indiana’s youth get a break-the-mold learning experience. This community charter builds the state’s STEM workforce.

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Student working with markers at school.

School Leaders, What are You Doing About Your Schools’ Racial Bias?

What school administrators should be doing to address racial bias, including offering culturally relevant instruction.

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Environmental activist McKenna Dunbar.

McKenna Dunbar Creates Green Jobs, Spreads Black Joy

What is environmental activism? It’s McKenna Dunbar fighting environmental inequity and environmental degradation with science, passion and joy.

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The Science of Reading Gains Ground in Minnesota

VP Candidate Tim Walz and Minnesota advocates focus on the science of reading. Lawmakers seem likely to pass the READ Act, which would set curriculum.

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Children playing outside school.

In a Post-Pandemic World, We Must Pay More Attention to Emotions

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is valuable for changing the climate and culture of the classroom.

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Recruiting, Revitalizing, and Retaining Teachers of Color (ft. Devin Morris)

Devin Morris, Co-Founder of ‘The Teachers’ Lounge,’ discusses the importance of teacher diversity and educational equity.

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What Is Environmental Activism? Youth of Color Creating Justice

What is Environmental Activism? From the Bronx to Louisiana, it’s Black, Brown and Indigenous GenZ leaders fighting for environmental justice.

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RISE St. James workers.

Cultural Worker Marie Medjine Antoine Plants Seeds of a Green Economy

What is an environmental activist? Marie Medjine Antoine helps residents of Louisiana’s Cancer Alley sprout a new economy based on arts and culture.

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