Jack L. Nelson is a veteran educator and scholar whose career spans public schools and higher education in the United States and abroad. In 2001, Jack received the National Council for the Social Studies’ National Academic Freedom Award. He began teaching in Denver, Colorado, and later worked with migrant worker children in Riverside, California. Jack earned his B.A. from the University of Denver, his M.A. from California State University, Los Angeles, and his Ed.D. from the University of Southern California.
Engage your students on issues of racial justice and human rights with this new educator resource collection.
HRE USA and the UCCHRE Unite to Condemn the murder of George Floyd and Uphold Black Lives.
Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration…
OUR MISSION
The Human Rights Educators USA (HRE USA) is a collaborative network to learn, teach, organize, advocate, and innovate for human rights education in the United States.
Sandy Sohcot will be conducting an international training with Yvonne Vissing, Frederick Marx, Bruno Annetta, and Bruce Lesley about how communities and organizations can develop a Rite of Passage Program.
This training will occur on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 12:00 noon EST. It will be free and open to the public on Zoom.
This module examines how systemic inequalities related to gender and disability affect access to and participation in democracy. Participants will explore barriers that limit civic engagement and learn strategies to center marginalized voices. The module emphasizes inclusive civic education that empowers all individuals to engage meaningfully in democratic life.
Monday, February 9th, 7 pm ET
Join Rethinking Schools, Penguin Random House, Defending the Early Years, and Black Lives Matter at School for a virtual launch and celebration of Main Street: A Community Story About Redlining by Britt Hawthorne and Tiffany Jewell. The webinar will feature a conversation with the authors, followed by a panel of early childhood and elementary educators discussing how to teach young learners about the history of redlining and the power of community organizing.
Date: Thursday, February 5th
Time: 4pm PT/ 6pm CT / 7pm ET
HRE USA 
Support the 2026 Kirby Edmonds Fellowship Campaign
We are proud to launch the Kirby Edmonds Fellowship Campaign, one of our most important fundraisers of the year.
Help us reach our next milestone, there’s still time to contribute!