Illinois teachers spend a week at ‘Social Justice Summer Camp’

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The campers were up until 2 a.m. on the first night, talking and telling stories. They’re bunking in a Northern Illinois University residence hall, so there probably weren’t s’mores. But, then again, there’s a lot that’s different about this than a traditional summer camp.

For one, the campers are adults. They’re K-12 teachers representing various Illinois school districts. And the stories they’re up all night telling are about social justice education. This is the sixth annual “Social Justice Summer Camp” hosted by professors at NIU.

Read more on Northern Public Radio.

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