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Learning for Justice provides timely articles and publications to address current social justice issues and to promote racial equity and inclusive education. These resources are designed to provide promising practices and encourage conversations and advocacy for building affirming learning communities and a diverse society.

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Inclusive Education Benefits All Children

In confronting attacks on LGBTQ+ students’ rights to representation and safety in public education, we hold firm to creating inclusive and affirming learning spaces.

Issue 3, Fall 2022

Building Connections Across Communities

In recognizing a meaningful moment with educators, LFJ Associate Director for Learning in Schools, Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn, Ed.D., explains how “This work is more sustainable when we share it with others.”

Issue 3, Fall 2022

Creating a Society Rooted in Justice: Q&A with Britt Hawthorne

Nationally recognized anti-racist and anti-bias writer and educator Britt Hawthorne provides insights on raising children to become global citizens.

Issue 3, Fall 2022

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March 27, 2023

Handle With Care: Supporting Young People During Crises

A mother supports her who leans against her as they stand in front of school doors.

People are continuously struggling to respond when traumatizing events occur in our communities, across the country and around the world. For families, educators and community members who must respond to the needs of children as a traumatizing event unfolds, we’ve gathered recommendations and resources to support you.

March 20, 2023

The Women’s March: Protest and Resistance

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The 2017 Women’s March made a powerful statement for women’s rights and resistance to divisive rhetoric. The movement’s greater impact is its energizing of activists, especially young women, in the United States and around the world.

March 13, 2023

"Safe Saturday" Conversations About Race

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An educator’s message motivated by personal unresolved grief leads to the creation of a safe space for intensive, interactive learning about racism and honest U.S. history.

February 27, 2023

Conversations About Gun Violence, Disinformation and Extremism

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To support young people as they grapple with harms motived by extremism, PERIL director of research, Pasha Dashtgard, Ph.D., argues that it’s incumbent upon the whole community to address hate-fueled violence.

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Race & Ethnicity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

February 6, 2023

Talking to Children About the History of Slavery in the United States: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers

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These recommendations for discussing the history and legacy of slavery and race with children also provide age-appropriate information to emphasize in conversations.

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Responding to Hate and Bias at School

Find suggestions for preventing and navigating a bias- or hate-related crisis in our guide. It is designed primarily for school administrators, but teachers, staff, counselors and students also may find guidance here.

Social Justice Standards

The Social Justice Standards—organized into the domains Identity, Diversity, Justice and Action—provide a road map for anti-bias education at every grade level.

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Building Connections Across Communities

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