TED: How teachers can help kids find their political voices | Sydney Chaffee

The video discusses the importance of integrating social justice into education. It argues that education should not be isolated from societal issues like racism and should empower students to become active citizens. Teachers play a crucial role in facilitating discussions and encouraging activism. The video uses the Soweto Uprising as a case study to illustrate the impact of student activism. It emphasizes the need for schools to be spaces where students can practice critical thinking and activism, preparing them to effect change in society.

How does the text suggest that teachers should respond to student activism?

What role does critical thinking play in the context of social justice education?

Explain the relationship between social justice and the historical context of education.

What does the author mean by saying that teaching is a political act?