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My Pride is Black, My Juneteenth is Queer

Young Black people carry LGBTQ flags in what looks like a parade.

The celebration of Pride and Juneteenth offers an opportunity for reflection on intersecting identities and highlights the need to support and make space for Black LGBTQ youth.

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Race & Ethnicity Gender & Sexual Identity

June 27, 2022

The End-of-Year Mental Health Check

Two young people wearing bracelets are holding hands against a wooden blue background.

As the academic year winds down, mental health professionals remind us to connect with young people and embrace community care.

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Race & Ethnicity Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

May 9, 2022

A Supremely Historic Moment

As the first Black woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, there are lessons we can all learn about intersectionality, representation and our essential role in eliminating obstacles for young people.

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Race & Ethnicity Gender & Sexual Identity

April 14, 2022

Students Lose When Black Women Aren’t Supported

To mitigate the harm against Black students and all children of color in schools, we must love and support Black women in school leadership roles.

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Race & Ethnicity Gender & Sexual Identity

November 15, 2021

Partnering With Families to Support Black Girls

Young African-American girl writing in a notebook.

Educators can take specific actions to make schools more supportive spaces for Black girls, whose trauma is often overlooked.

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Race & Ethnicity Gender & Sexual Identity

August 5, 2021

We Need LGBTQ-Affirming Learning Environments in Person or Otherwise

Teacher looking over a student's shoulder while pointing to something on their iPad.

All learning next school year—whether in-person, remote or hybrid—requires inclusive, safe spaces for students.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

July 12, 2021

Students Say Teach the Truth

TT Award Winner Elizabeth Kleinrock with her students

An LFJ award winner centers her students’ perspectives in the current conversation about racism, social justice education and the need for an inclusive national narrative.

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Race & Ethnicity Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

July 6, 2021

Talking With Students About Transgender Athletes

A classroom full of students raising their hands in front of their teacher.

As lawmakers across the country continue to restrict the rights of trans people—particularly trans students—educators can take this moment to start a conversation about transgender identity, justice and ways to take action.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

April 8, 2021

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