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Throughout the following pages, teachers from across greater Los Angeles express the ways in which they grapple with democracy and social justice in the context of their daily work and the concerns they face as educators in Los Angeles. The following articles speak to the fact that teachers remain at the forefront of democratic change in education.
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Santa Monica High
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Commencent Speech - UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies
George Acosta reflects on how tragedy in her school has worked to remind her of her calling as an educator.

"Democracy in Technology" Project
Joanna Goode shares a lesson plan calling for student research into democratic issues related to technology.

Wrangling Back the Rhetoric
Jessica Krug says it's time for educators, and not the politicians, to speak out on what really matters in schools.
Woodworth Elementary
Inglewood Unified
We, the Kinders: A Beginner's Course in Democracy
Cicely Morris and Aisha Blanchard teach a beginner's course in American History and Democracy in their kindergarten class. The mantra is "America is for everybody!" and the mission is to make it clear to the students that their families are no exception in American history.
Los Angeles High School,
LAUSD, Local District E
Democracy in My Classroom
Elizabeth Minster's struggle begins in the classroom. As a social studies teacher, she works to create a community, curriculum and class environment in which the practice of democratic principles can take place.
Fern Elementary School
Torrance Unified
Election Night News Project
Kristy Cooper created a mock election night in which students take on behind-the-scenes roles in the election process.

Audiofiles of Teacher Talk
Teachers reflect on educational policies and tools for democracy in their classroom.

Limited Access, Limited Opportunity - Lack of LEP and Title I Student Participation in School Activities
Angela Holmes examines the common link between Limited English Proficient (LEP) and Title I students and their perceived lack of willingness to participate in school activities.

Local Teachers Fight Voucher Initiatives Campaign
Rebecca Joseph takes a look at the ways in which teachers from around Los Angeles and surrounding communities opposed Proposition 38.

Our Disaffected Youth
Kevin McCann asks his students if they appreciate their democratic rights and feel a civic responsibility because of these rights. The answers he received surprised him.

idea/LABI Teacher Page: Teaching Critical Research
A review of the course work, activities and theories behind Education, Access and Democracy in Los Angeles:

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