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Constructively Engaging in Digital Communities
This lesson will introduce students to the need for practicing inclusivity and empathy when engaged in digital communication.
October 2, 2017
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Do Something
Buddy Share
Students choose a mode of expression—e.g., writing, art or storytelling—to share theme-related ideas and feelings with a “buddy” from outside the classroom.
July 13, 2014
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Do Something
Act Up! Drama for Justice
Students write and perform a skit or monologue that brings awareness to a specific issue addressed in the text.
July 13, 2014
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Do Something
Consuming and Creating Political Art
Students examine the history of political art. They then create their own murals, political cartoons or posters, demonstrating an understanding of social justice issues.
July 13, 2014
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"I've never experienced white guilt."
A black teacher reflects on helping her white students explore their racial identities.
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Fighting for Voting Rights and Education
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) enabled millions of Black and other voters of color an opportunity to participate in our democracy. Ten years ago, on June 25, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder significantly weakened a key provision of the landmark VRA. These LFJ articles remind us of the struggle for voting rights and education and the powerful legacy of Freedom Summer 1964. As we confront current voter suppression and education censorship, let us continue the fight for justice in today's movement.
- Freedom Schools for Today’s Justice Movement
- Connect Voting Rights History to Current Policies and Discourse
- Where Do We Go From Here?
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Trolls Under the Online Bridge: What Students Need to Know
During a period of ramped-up online trolling, educators can help their students understand what trolling really is, its impact and how to protect their identities on the internet.