Democracy
The Albert Shanker Institute promotes discussions and sponsors research on the new challenges facing the world’s democracies, with an emphasis on the role of freedom of association, and universal education.
Blog
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What Teachers Say About Literacy
While teacher knowledge and preparation programs are crucial for literacy instruction, two surveys reveal a more complex picture suggesting organizational factors cannot be ignored.
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The Science of Reading Reporting: What’s in It for Parents of Young Children?
The recent journalism on the Science of Reading has educated the public and fueled important policy changes. But, what dit it miss and why does this matter for parents of young children?
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What Literacy Can Do
Burnie Bond lays out six research-based characteristics of effective interventions to help students struggling with reading.
Events
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RE-UNION A Book Discussion About Sectoral Bargaining
Event DateBook discussion on sectoral bargaining with David Madland, author, RE-UNION: How Bold Labor Reforms Can Repair, Revitalize and Reunite the United States; Larry Cohen, former President, Communication Workers of America; Lynn Rhinehart, senior fellow, Economic Policy Institute; and César F. Rosado Marzán, professor,University of Iowa College of Law. Watch the video. -
Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with Stan Litow and Randi Weingarten
Event DateConversation with Stan Litow, author of Breaking Barriers, and Randi Weingarten president of the American Federation of Teachers. Watch the video. -
"Mutualism" Book Discussion with Sara Horowitz and Randi Weingarten
Event DateDiscussion of "Mutualism: Building the Next Economy from the Ground UP" with author Sara Horowitz and Randi Weingarten, Watch the videon..
Resources
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Constitution Day 2021 Blog Series
In honor of Constitution Day (September 17th), this blog series invites teachers and leaders in the field of civics and democracy education to address the question: Why is it important to teach the Constitution?
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Public and Private School Segregation in New York City
This report presents an analysis of student segregation by race and ethnicity in New York City, focusing on segregation within and between the city's public and private school sectors.
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RT @NEPCtweet: The importance of an integrated approach to post-pandemic learning, using frameworks that move away from trying to “fix" stu…
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Today's post by @shankerinst fellow Kayla Reist: while teacher knowledge and preparation programs are crucial for literacy instruction, 2 surveys reveal a more complex picture where organizational factors matter a great deal
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RT @profe_c: Excellent discussion on the future of the teaching profession at HACUs 7th K12-Higher Education symposium. Thank you @mcricker…
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