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Supporting Youth (and Youth Activism) after the Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting
The February 14, 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida, and the subsequent swell of student activism focused our national discussion on mass shootings and school safety. This edition of The Moment explores three ways educators can join this important conversation: approaching the topic of mental health with students, getting involved (directly and indirectly) in the growing movement, and honoring the history of young change makers.
- Discussing "The Mental Health Issue" After Parkland
- Walkouts, Marches and the Desire to 'Do Something': What You Need to Know About Stoneman Douglas Activism
- From Birmingham to Parkland: Celebrate the Power of Young Voices
The Newest Issue of Teaching Tolerance Magazine Is Here!
The Spring issue of Teaching Tolerance magazine is here, and we can't wait for you to read it. Our brand-new collection of features tells stories about the creative ways schools are stepping up to fill equity gaps and improve anti-bias education practices. Learn about menstrual equity, demystifying mental health, voter suppression, threats to Title VI, our new reading groups guide and much, much more!
- Equity, Period.
- Audre Lorde
- Teaching in Solidarity
Gun Violence in Schools
Honoring the Columbine School Shooting Victims
Schools and communities across the United States marked the 19th anniversary of the shooting at Columbine High School with walkouts, days of service and other actions and tributes. We commemorated this day by honoring the victims who died on April 20, 1999, and in the numerous school shootings that have occurred in the intervening years. We stand with all students and educators, and encourage school communities to continue having difficult conversations about gun violence, mental health and student trauma.
- Gun Violence in Schools
- Youth—United! #Enough in South Central Los Angeles
National Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Prevention Week reminds us that many people are struggling, including students and educators who need schools and communities to be safer, more accepting spaces. Support young people by helping to create inclusive school environments, speaking up against bias and bullying, and providing information about available resources. Talk about mental health, and encourage the people in your life to reach out for support when needed. We hope these LFJ resources help.
- Demystifying the Mind
- Black Minds Matter
- A Refuge for LGBTQ+ Young People
Uplifting Accurate and Inclusive Education
In the latest issue of Learning for Justice magazine, a Black Alabama teenager recounts the damage an education that is neither accurate nor inclusive has caused in her life.
- It Has Stayed With Me
- Black Minds Matter
- Ask, Investigate and Advocate
To Counter Racism and Queerphobia, Provide Space for Black LGBTQ People
As real people with real experiences who have shaped and will continue to shape U.S. culture and society, Black LGBTQ people are not political wedge issues. The insidious combination of racism and queerphobia can seriously affect the mental health of our LGBTQ youth of color, especially amid the political attacks on human rights through efforts to control bodily autonomy including reproductive rights and identity. Beyond celebrations of Pride Month and Juneteenth, we must all work to provide space for Black LGBTQ people.
- My Pride Is Black, My Juneteenth Is Queer
- Teaching Stonewall
- Seeing ALL Identities of LGBTQ Youth of Color