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April 8, 2021

Talking With Students About Transgender Athletes

A classroom full of students raising their hands in front of their teacher.

As lawmakers across the country continue to restrict the rights of trans people—particularly trans students—educators can take this moment to start a conversation about transgender identity, justice and ways to take action.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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March 17, 2021

Responding to Anti-Asian Violence and Georgia Shootings

A single lit candle surrounded by darkness.

After a shooting spree in Georgia took the lives of eight people—including six Asian American women—it’s important to pause, check in and prioritize care.

Topic

Class Gender & Sexual Identity

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March 15, 2021

Queer People Have Always Existed—Teach Like It

Two people hold hands with a rainbow flag in the background.

Educators must commit to undoing the systemic silencing of queer figures throughout history. Here are some ways to more inclusively explore the past.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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November 12, 2020

Madam Vice President Is a Woman of Color

The election of a biracial, Black, South Asian daughter of immigrant parents to the vice presidency is a historic moment for all of us—especially girls and women of color.

Topic

Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity

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The True History of Voting Rights

Illustration of a teacher figure pointing to a slide featured on a pulled down screen that is titled "Voting History." Several shadowed figures sit in the foreground, looking at the displayed information.

In this lesson, students learn about the expansion and restriction of voting rights in the United States, examine court rulings, discuss voter disengagement, and explore a voting rights timeline. Students will also learn how to register to vote.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Social Studies

Civics

History

October 8, 2020

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September 24, 2020

Teaching and Affirming LGBTQ Youth after the ‘Bostock’ Decision

This summer’s landmark Supreme Court case made it illegal to fire someone based on their gender or sexuality. But ‘Bostock’ is a baseline, not a ceiling.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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September 17, 2020

Stop Talking in Code: Call Them Black Boys

A Black educator challenges colleagues to consider the school-based and societal implications of calling Black boys “Black males.”

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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July 27, 2020

‘Bibi,’ Complete Sentences and the Stories Students Need

LFJ is proud to introduce our short film, ‘Bibi.’ Here‘s the value it holds for students.

Topic

Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity

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June 17, 2020

A Landmark Supreme Court Case For LGBTQ Educators and Students

LGBTQ pride flag flying in front of courthouse-like building.

On June 15, the Supreme Court's decision in 'Bostock v. Clayton County, GA' made it illegal for employers to discriminate against LGBTQ people in the workplace.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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‘Bibi’ Lesson 3: The Power of Letter Writing: Enhancing Communication and Understanding

In this third and final lesson on the film ‘Bibi,’ students will write a letter to Ernesto explaining the concepts of intersectionality, privilege and oppression.

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

June 2, 2020

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