
Human Rights Education Now!
Human Rights Education Now! is a podcast that aims to (1) inform a broader audience in the U.S. and internationally about human rights education (HRE) stories, practices, related issues and theories, (2) expand awareness and knowledge about HRE USA and its programs, and (3) engage partner individuals, groups and organizations in changing the conversation about rights in the U.S. to one employing a human rights education lens.
Podcasting since 2023 • 61 episodes
Human Rights Education Now!
Latest Episodes
Episode 61: Bill Fernekes, Part Two
In Part Two, Bill Fernekes emphasizes the need to balance theory and practice in human rights education (HRE), advocating for curriculum transformation grounded in dignity and decolonization. He explores the link between human rights, public po...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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Episode 60: Bill Fernekes, Part One
William R. “Bill” Fernekes taught social studies and Spanish from 1974-1987 at Hunterdon Central Regional HS in Flemington NJ, later serving as supervisor of social studies from 1987 to his retirement in 2010. He has been a consultant to the U....
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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32:49

Episode 59: Kristina Eberbach, Part Two
Kristina Eberbach discusses the limited knowledge many U.S. students have about human rights and the importance of understanding human rights language to address justice and equity issues effectively. She connects human rights education (HRE) t...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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31:00

Episode 58: Kristina Eberbach, Part One
Kristina Eberbach is a consultant specializing in human rights and education programming. She works as a strategy and curriculum specialist for the Human Rights Close to Home Program at the University of Connecticut. She teaches human rights at...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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31:55

Episode 57: Loretta J. Ross, Part Two
Loretta J. Ross discusses her approach to teaching about white supremacy, framing it as both an ideology and a social construct tied to identity. She emphasizes the importance of truth, evidence, and history in defending academic freedom—especi...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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33:14
