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Strengthen, defend, and extend democracy as the best guarantor of universal civil and human rights, at home and around the world, in every facet of life and for every person.
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Strengthen the essential role of unions in a democracy as organizations that offer workers a voice, lift living standards, enhance institutions, and promote the common good.
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Shanker Blog
October Oct17, 2024
Out of School But in a Book: Leveraging the Socio-Cultural Aspects of Reading
The authors contend that whether you're a parent, policymaker, or after-school program director, you should consider the role you can play in making reading a culturally and socially relevant activity due to the importance of the socio-cultural aspect of reading.
October Oct10, 2024
The Tales Are Phantasms, But the Victims Are Real: The Trumpian Crucible in Springfield, Ohio
Guest author Leo Casey writes that political propaganda does have real consequences.
October Oct8, 2024
Valuing Teachers’ Voices on World Teachers’ Day—and Every Day
In honor of World Teacher's Day, Guest author Julie Vogtman, Senior Director of Job Quality at the National Women’s Law Center, writes that we all benefit when we respect the expertise and the integral role of teachers in our communities.