The town of Albany, California is currently abuzz about a recent New York Times article, detailing how boys at the high school created an Instagram account where they shared racist and otherwise harmful posts, many targeting their Black female peers. How did one student respond?
Read MoreWelcome to the August 2023 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world. Topics include technology in history education and challenges faced by youth climate activists.
Read MoreWelcome to the June 2023 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world. Topics include affirmative action in the United States and protests by members of Starbucks Workers United.
Read MoreAll people are entitled to their human rights, including the right to be free from all forms of discrimination, and we must make sure that these rights are upheld and protected. How will you fight for the rights of transgender students?
Read MoreWelcome to the March 2023 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world. Topics include double standards in the defense of human rights and bans on transgender athletes.
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Read MoreWelcome to the January 2023 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world. Topics include reparations for intersex individuals and a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Read MoreWelcome to the November 2022 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world. Topics include labor rights at the World Cup and the UN’s new High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Read MoreWelcome to the October 2022 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world. Topics include poverty discrimination and everyday heroes.
Read MoreWelcome to the September 2022 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world. Topics include the Colombian President Petro’s speech at the UN and the Russian war against Ukraine.
Read MoreWelcome to the July 2022 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world. Topics include the latest UN-approved human right, gender equality, and the dangers of social media.
Read MoreWelcome to the June 2022 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world. Topics include book bans, abortion rights, and labor organizing.
Read MoreThe U.S. is reeling from the latest act of gun violence and racist terrorism. On May 14, a white shooter attacked shoppers at the Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, NY, taking the lives of ten people.
What can we do to contextualize this horrific tragedy for our students? How do we reassure them and have candid and honest discussions about racism? About white nationalism?
Read MoreOn Wednesday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres shared his chilling remarks at a meeting of the UN’s Peacekeeping Commission. In his speech, he spelled out how the toll of multiple human rights crises are negatively impacting the global community.
Read MoreWelcome to the March 2022 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world. Topics include arrests in Russia and the global targeting of human rights defenders.
Read MoreWelcome to the February 2022 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world. Topics include a bold Olympian and a breakthrough for non-binary people in Mexico.
Read MoreBlack history is American history and is relevant to all students in the United States. Go beyond the textbook and find ways to teach students about the rich histories of Black Americans – not only their struggles, but also their great contributions and achievements. How will you bring this history into your classroom during February and all year round?
Read MoreIn recent weeks, high school students across the U.S. have walked out of campuses in protest of what some students view as COVID protocols that are too lax and/or not enforced. These students are exercising their freedom of opinion and assembly. Do the students in your classroom know their rights?
Read MoreWelcome to the January 2022 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of important human rights stories from around the world. Topics include a guilty verdict in Germany and deepening humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Read MoreCheck out the November 2021 edition of Human Rights in the News, Woven Teaching’s monthly collection of human rights news from around the world. Topics include refugees in Belarus and Poland and the need for a global vaccine agreement.
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