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Supporting Student Voter Registration Remotely

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The continuation of distance learning—and ongoing social distancing regulations in most states and localities—has added obstacles to holding student voter registration drives. But it’s not impossible.

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Rights & Activism

August 25, 2020

Teach This: Texas Students Fight for Their Right to Vote

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Use this discussion guide to start a conversation with students about what voter suppression looks like today. Outlining the historical and present-day barriers to voters faced by students at one Texas HBCU, the featured video in this guide helps students recognize voter suppression and see how other young people are fighting it.

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Rights & Activism

August 25, 2020

All Students Need Anti-racism Education

Schools across the nation are committing to the all-important work of anti-racism. Schools with predominately white or privileged students should be no exception.

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Race & Ethnicity Rights & Activism

July 30, 2020

‘Bibi,’ Complete Sentences and the Stories Students Need

LFJ is proud to introduce our short film, ‘Bibi.’ Here‘s the value it holds for students.

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Race & Ethnicity Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity

July 27, 2020

Confronting the Weaponization of Whiteness in Classrooms

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As viral racist incidents quickly disappear from public discourse, we challenge white teachers to keep those moments top of mind and reflect on their own biased behaviors in classrooms.

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Race & Ethnicity

July 16, 2020

Anti-Racist Work in Schools: Are You in it for the Long Haul?

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In the wake of Black Lives Matter protests, educators and schools across the nation are planning anti-racist work. How will you ensure your school isn’t just going through the motions?

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Race & Ethnicity Rights & Activism

June 30, 2020

A Landmark Supreme Court Case For LGBTQ Educators and Students

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On June 15, the Supreme Court's decision in 'Bostock v. Clayton County, GA' made it illegal for employers to discriminate against LGBTQ people in the workplace.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

June 17, 2020

“No, I Am Not OK.” Thanks for Asking.

Signs with "Black Lives Matter" and "BLM" laid on the ground with flowers.

As protesters across the nation rise up against police violence and systemic racism in support of Black lives, there’s something white allies need to recognize.

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Race & Ethnicity Rights & Activism

June 16, 2020

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