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DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable

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I need to create programs for students that will help educate them in their own culture and their own way. Ethnicity, diversity–all students need to learn how each culture is different. This is a community problem that our local government should be investing in. This is not an educational problem.

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Districts put DEI into action

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I need to create programs for students that will help educate them in their own culture and their own way. Ethnicity, diversity–all students need to learn how each culture is different. This is a community problem that our local government should be investing in. This is not an educational problem.

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Aspen Institute’s Newest Ascend Fellows Represent a Tightening Focus on Early Childhood

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Rucker taught in the classroom for a couple of years, then joined the city of Baltimore as its Head Start coordinator, launching her career at the intersection of early childhood and local government. The local level is where the rubber meets the road. But the local level is where the rubber meets the road.

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California’s lithium future must include better recognition of overlooked Salton Sea communities

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Despite being artificially separated between Imperial and Riverside counties, we have similar cultures, ecosystems and economic drivers like agriculture and tourism. Alongside researchers from the University of Southern California, we are working to unearth areas of common interest between communities and local governments.

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How This Teacher Brings Census Data to Life in the Classroom

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The census helps companies plan where to create jobs; local governments plan where to build roads, schools, and hospitals; and finally helps students and organizations that research the numbers bring awareness to issues and possible solutions. We had just finished exploring what community, civilization, culture and archaeology mean.

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What is Constructivism and How Does it Fit Your Class?

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That, in turn, is dependent upon their society, culture, past knowledge, personal experiences, and more. field trip: See the real-world context to class concepts such as farming, a factory, or local government in action. It is continuously tested as new ideas are added, either causing long-held beliefs to evolve or be replaced.

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Forces Join To Grant the Wishes of More Than 500 Classrooms Nationwide

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As a company, Mars is committed to the mission of education and that includes helping students discover their history, heritage, culture and stories,” said Kelly Lynch, Senior Brand Manager. Contributors can also send their wishes directly to their local government representatives. About Made By Us .

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