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This week students witnessed troops being deployed to the southern border in response to migrants seeking asylum. They also heard anti-immigrant rhetoric and threats to the birthright citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment. This edition of The Moment offers resources you can use to dispel myths, humanize immigrant experiences and make your support for all students heard. 

Engaging in action to make positive change in our communities is the next step beyond learning about voting rights and civic responsibilities. When young people recognize the possibilities of power and engagement, they can become change agents in their communities. These LFJ resources for young people provide tips for becoming involved and encouraging friends and family to vote. 

Did you set New Year's resolutions for your classroom? This edition of The Moment can help you "hit the reset button" after winter break. Whether it's revamping your classroom management strategy or taking a more responsive approach to discipline, these resources can help you start off your spring semester on the right foot.

This week, we were disappointed to see wide circulation of the videos showing Ahmaud Arbery's and Sean Reed's shooting deaths. Educators have a responsibility to engage with students about this violence against Black men—and the white supremacist systems that allow it to continue. But they must do so without re-traumatizing Black students and with extra care for their mental health. These resources can help.

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.