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Chris Hoeh

Chris Hoeh is a second-grade teacher at Cambridge Friends School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has developed an academically rigorous, multi-disciplinary, yearlong social studies curriculum that follows the creation of clothing from cotton. Each step in this process is connected to historical and contemporary struggles for social justice. Hoeh has led anti-racist study groups and shares his substantial experience as a mentor to practicing teachers. He is also a recipient of the 2014 Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching.
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Becoming a Village and Growing Together

Before the new school year begins, let’s consider the ways that we can come together in our communities to nurture all our children. The proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” reminds us that parents and caregivers, families, educators and community members are all essential in children’s support ecosystem. Parents and caregivers are children’s first teachers and play a significant role in shaping their perspectives.

  • Growing Together: For Children and Families
  • Becoming a Village
  • Story Corner
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Understanding the Prison Label

What is the long-term harm and wider impact of mass incarceration on people and communities of color? The racial caste system established and perpetuated by mass incarceration continues beyond a prison sentence and extends into families, communities and society at large. The criminalization and demonization of black men creates a “prison label” of stigma and shame that damages the black community as a whole.
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9-12
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Class Rights & Activism
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Social Studies
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Justice
October 13, 2014
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Articles

Join the conversation on priority social justice, civics and democracy issues and find resources, suggestions and news.
June 28, 2017
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Frameworks

Our systematic approaches to social justice and civil rights education make complex topics easier to understand—and teach.
August 16, 2024
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Self-guided Learning

Learning for Justice provides a range of materials—articles, modules, self-assessments, publications and more—that enables educators to improve their practice at their own pace.
October 15, 2018