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Joel Baum

Joel Baum is the Senior Director of Professional Development at Gender Spectrum, a leading national nonprofit dedicated to gender understanding for all children and youth. Joel has worked as an educator focused on issues of social justice and equity for over 30 years.
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‘Usually Offensive’

red·skin \ˈred-ˌskin\(noun) usually offensive : American IndianNote the “usually offensive” — a warning from one of the more neutral arbitrators of American English, Merriam-Webster. “Redskin” is a pejorative term, and should be used with caution, if at all.
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Bullying & Bias
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Celebrate Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, coinciding with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. These resources can help you celebrate, support and advocate for students with disabilities by rejecting ableism—this month and throughout the school year.

  • Kay Ulanday Barrett
  • Supporting Students With Learning Disabilities During School Closures
  • Access for All
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Promote Self- and Community Care as COVID-19 Continues

As we continue to adapt to a global pandemic, we acknowledge the difficulties of this moment, and we encourage you to take care of yourself and your students. These resources recommend taking a trauma-informed approach to self- and community care. 

  • A Trauma-informed Approach to Teaching Through Coronavirus
  • Self-care Can Be Social Justice
  • Trauma-responsive Education: Supporting Students and Yourself
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Magazine & Publications

Learning for Justice magazine, articles and publications (curriculum, guides, reports and other resources) promote dialogue, advocacy and action to address current social justice education challenges, combat hate and
June 28, 2017
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Ramadan

This picture book explains the Muslim holiday Ramadan by answering the 5 Ws: who, what, where, when and why.
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David F. Marx
Grade Level
K-2
Topic
Religion
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Geography
Social Justice Domain
Diversity
July 2, 2014
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Thanksgiving 2018

For far too many students, Thanksgiving stories and celebrations serve as their first introduction to the histories and cultures of American Indians. The resources in this edition of The Moment offer the opportunity to teach a more accurate story about the origins of Thanksgiving.

  • Teaching Thanksgiving in a Socially Responsible Way
  • When Trivia Isn’t Trivial
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Including All Students During the December Holidays

The December holidays can present challenges for educators who want to provide a festive—but also equitable—classroom environment. These resources can help you acknowledge the season without alienating students based on their faith or family income.

  • Rethinking Poverty and Casual Conversations
  • Avoiding the Holiday 'Balance Traps'
  • Analyzing the School Holiday Calendar