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Jey Ehrenhalt

Jey is the program manager for school partnerships with Learning for Justice. They have previously worked as an elementary school special educator in Portland Public Schools in Oregon and as a writer. Jey is a contributing author in the book Gender Diversity and LGBTQ Inclusion and Advocacy in Schools.
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Black Students Matter

Last week, a 7-year-old black boy came home from school with a realistic-looking gunshot wound painted on his forehead—by his drama teacher. The image understandably alarmed his mother. And it reminds us of the harm educators inflict when they insist they "don't see race." We hope you'll read and share these recommendations for protecting, respecting and celebrating the identities of your black students.

  • Black Minds Matter
  • Black Lives Matter Week of Action
  • When Schools Cause Trauma
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Supporting Students After the Las Vegas Shooting

After a deadly shooting, we know you may be struggling with what to say to your students. These resources can help you support them—and yourself.

  • When Bad Things Happen
  • Showing Up Strong for Yourself—and Your Students—in the Aftermath of Violence
  • Responding to Trauma in Your Classroom
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Howard Stevenson

Dr. Howard Stevenson is the Constance Clayton Professor of Urban Education, Professor of Africana Studies, and former Chair of the Applied Psychology and Human Development Division in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a nationally recognized researcher in independent and public K-12 schools and teaches how children can develop healthy racial identities through racial stress management. The PLAAY (Preventing Long-term Anger and Aggression in Youth) Project uses basketball and racial socialization to help youth and parents cope with stress from violence
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Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Use these resources to celebrate the diverse experiences of AAPI students and effectively teach AAPI history—this month and throughout the year.

  • Teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
  • Hawaiians Live in Aloha
  • Kay Ulanday Barrett
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A Historic Election

Last week, the first Black, Asian American woman was elected vice president. We hope these resources will help you contextualize this historic moment for all students.

  • Madam Vice President Is a Woman of Color
  • Teaching at the Intersections
  • More Than a Name: Teaching Historic Firsts
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Sarah Webb

Sarah L. Webb is currently a Ph.D. student in English education with interests in digital media, race and gender. She is also the founder of ColorismHealing.org, where she hosts an international poetry contest for youth and adults. Sarah has previously taught English language arts and college composition courses and has been a youth mentor for several years. In addition to teaching, she’s worked as a freelance writer and a digital media manager for local news and TV stations. The guiding mission of Sarah’s work is to help young people recognize and employ their agency through multiple
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Twenty Years After Columbine

This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the massacre at Columbine High School. As this week’s threats on Denver schools make clear, the history of this shooting—and those that followed—affects all students, not just survivors. In this edition of The Moment, we share a teacher’s reflection on what it means to educate under the threat of violence, an interview with a survivor who has translated her grief into action and recommendations for recognizing and addressing trauma in your classroom.

  • A Teacher’s Plea to America
  • Youth—United! #Enough in Marshall County, Kentucky
  • Responding to Trauma in Your Classroom
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Black Lives Matter Still Matters

These resources can help you teach about the Black Lives Matters movement, its origins and why your students need to understand its relevance to their lives—regardless of their race.

  • Why Teaching Black Lives Matter Matters | Part I
  • Bringing Black Lives Matter Into the Classroom | Part II
  • A District Profile | Black Lives Matter at School
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Teaching Black History Month

Black History Month begins Friday! The resources in this edition of The Moment will equip you with relevant teaching tools and suggestions for how to give this critical history the time, attention and depth it deserves.

  • Five Ways to Avoid Whitewashing the Civil Rights Movement
  • Black LGBTQ History: Teachers Must Do a Better Job
  • Do's and Don'ts of Teaching Black History