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The 65th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott

December 5 marks the 65th anniversary of the start of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. It’s critical not to oversimplify or whitewash this watershed moment. These resources help students contextualize the boycott—and the civil rights movement at large—beyond Rosa Parks’ role, with a focus on women who were also instrumental in sparking change.

  • ‘Browder v. Gayle’
  • Five Ways to Avoid Whitewashing the Civil Rights Movement
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Native American Heritage Month

As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, be sure to continue incorporating this history in your curriculum and support Native American students year-round. Use these resources to help students contextualize the true history and contemporary issues of Native peoples.

  • With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom
  • Rewriting History—for the Better
  • Q&A: Native Knowledge 360°
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Teach the Truth This Thanksgiving

As you discuss Thanksgiving with students, we hope you’ll reflect and use these resources to guide them to a more comprehensive understanding. It’s critical to address the truth and violence surrounding the day while also ensuring your students feel safe and prepared. It’s also critical to uplift the voices of Indigenous people, many of whom mourn the day and the pain that accompanies it.

  • When Trivia Isn’t Trivial
  • Teaching Slavery through Children's Literature, Part 2
  • Teaching Thanksgiving in a Socially Responsible Way
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Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week

November 13–19 is Transgender Awareness Week, followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. This week, as you celebrate the diverse experiences of the transgender community, use these resources to advocate for trans students and fellow educators, whether you’re teaching in person or remotely.

  • Nothing About Us Without Us Is for Us
  • Toolkit for "Being There for Nonbinary Youth"
  • Supporting LGBTQ Students During Social Distancing
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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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Crystal L. Keels, Ph.D.

Crystal L. Keels, Ph.D., is an editor for Learning for Justice. Keels has taught literature and composition and upper-level journalism courses at the high-school level and at the undergraduate level. She has also taught introduction to business communication, introduction to research writing and digital literacy at the graduate level. In addition to earning a doctorate in English literature, Keels also holds a master’s degree in journalism and formerly served as a writer/editor for two magazine publications focused on issues of diversity and social justice in higher education.