''Radical Teacher'' is a

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, feminist, and

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peer-reviewed

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dedicated to the theory and practice of

education Education is a purposeful activity directed at achieving certain aims, such as transmitting knowledge or fostering skills and character traits. These aims may include the development of understanding, rationality, kindness, and honesty. ...

. The journal examines the root causes of inequality and promotes progressive social change in the field of education. It serves the community of educators at all levels of education who are working for democratic process, peace and justice.

History and Profile

''Radical Teacher'' was founded in 1975. It is published to the public three times per year by the University Library System at the University of Pittsburgh. ''Radical Teacher'' headquarters resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The academic journal publishes articles of interest to

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educators at all levels of education. It reports on

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and

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, as well as on educational issues related to

gender Gender is the range of characteristics pertaining to femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them. Depending on the context, this may include sex-based social structures (i.e. gender roles) and gender identity. Most cultures us ...

and

sexuality Human sexuality is the way people experience and express themselves sexually. This involves biological, psychological, physical, erotic, emotional, social, or spiritual feelings and behaviors. Because it is a broad term, which has varied wi ...

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, race,

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and similar topics. The journal attempts to examine the root causes of inequality and promotes the idea that educators should also be activists who work for

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social change. In order to be published into the academic journal each article is rigorously reviewed by dozens of individuals with a background in education from across the United States. Each issue of the magazine has a theme to which most of the articles relate. Themes that have been covered in the past include "Teaching in a Time of War", "Teaching

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", "Race in the Classroom", and "Beyond

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". In addition to articles, ''Radical Teacher'' also includes

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s, teaching notes, and news for educational workers. Subscription to this academic journal is free.

Blog

''Radical Teacher'' has a blog that can be reached through their website. The blog follows the same topic format as the journal, but is updated in real-time. The blog allows individuals a real-time update on educational issues, in an electronic format. Blog posts are not repeated in the journal releases.

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History and Profile

Blog

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