Handout
Educational Justice Today Graphic Organizer
Students use this handout to reflect on the connections between past and present educational justice issues in Boston.
At a Glance
Subject
- Civics & Citizenship
- Social Studies
- Democracy & Civic Engagement
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Most teachers are willing to tackle the difficult topics, but we need the tools.
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Gabriela Calderon-Espinal, Bay Shore, NY
