Acts of censorship in education perpetuated by a small group with concentrated power go against the principles outlined in the United States Constitution.
Samantha has been a social studies teacher in New York City public schools since 2007. During this time, she has taught a wide range of history, art, health, research and writing courses to high school students. In 2013, she was the recipient of the Teachers Who Make a Difference Award from Scholarship Plus.
Seth is a graduate student pursuing an EdS degree in school psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He has taught a variety of courses under the social studies umbrella, which include AP US history, World History, and Human Geography. He believes in evidenced-based practices, public schools and their teachers, and the value of social studies education in a time of civic apathy.
Letitia and Mae join children leaving school to march in Birmingham, Alabama. Disappointed that they were not arrested while picketing Woolworth’s, they feel reassured by Rev. Bevel, who tells them they made a great contribution to the movement.
Three years ago, a young activist used social media to put her idea into practice. Now her effort to honor Native people is an international event—and it keeps growing.
In this introduction, Alice Walker touches on ideas of activism, the strength of the individual, enlightenment, fear of being inferior and the conviction needed to embrace one's life.
Chris is a seventh-grade U.S. history teacher in the Washington, D.C., area. He is continuously working to design a curriculum that is anti-racist, anti-sexist and pro-social justice. In addition to teaching, Seeger is a doctoral student at George Mason University. His research is focused on how teachers adapt their curriculum and teaching to achieve equity-related goals in high-poverty schools.