JOURNAL ARTICLE

What Nina Simone Teaches 1st and 2nd Graders About Making Change.

  • Published In: Rethinking Schools, 2025, v. 39, n. 3. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Education Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Paul, Cristina; Lozano, Olivia; Villalta, Nancy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses how 1st and 2nd-grade students engaged with Nina Simone's music to learn about making change and collective freedom. Through a changemakers unit, students explored the power of individual actions contributing to a broader movement for change. The students delved into primary sources like photographs of artist protests to understand the context of Simone's activism and the importance of representation and justice. The article highlights the students' evolving perspectives on power, change, and community action, emphasizing the interconnectedness of individual efforts in creating social change. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Rethinking Schools. 2025/03, Vol. 39, Issue 3, p22
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:08956855
  • Accession Number:184209351
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