United 4 Social Change Programming Spring/Summer 2020
United 4 Social Change has a number of exciting programs coming up this spring and summer for students of all age groups. Whether your students and parents are looking for one-day activities, a virtual camp, online courses, or public speaking competitions, U4SC has excellent opportunities for students to stay engaged and develop new skills during […]
Virtual Events Happening on Earth Day 2020
April 22nd 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. This year’s events and activities are centered around the theme climate action. However, because the majority of the world’s population is practicing social distancing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the Earth Day celebrations have moved to digital formats. These are difficult circumstances, […]
Promoting Teacher Wellbeing During the Transition to Remote Learning
Introduction The past few months have not been easy for anyone, but teachers may have the most difficult job of all as schools across the country transition to remote learning. Both public and private schools are doing all they can to improve the mental health and well-being of students at this time, but who is […]
Teachers’ Pay—It Needs to Change
Introduction Teachers’ pay is a topic that has been debated for decades. It is common knowledge that many teachers in the United States are underpaid and that most spend additional money to purchase their own classroom supplies. There has been improvement on teachers’ salaries over the past few years and several campaigns have been created […]