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Michael Sam, Masculinity and Teaching Tolerance
The NFL prospect has the potential to redefine for millions of people what it means to be a gay man in the U.S.
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Toolkit for “Mathematics in Context: The Pedagogy of Liberation”
This toolkit will help educators consider how to “humanize math” using Learning for Justice’s Social Justice Standards. It provides opportunities for reflection and examples of real-world applications.
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1947: Jackie Robinson Integrates Baseball
Suzanne Bilyeu details how Jackie Robinson's gift for playing ball eventually united a team of 30 men and gave hope to hundreds of thousands of African Americans. These feats came at a great cost to Robinson physically, mentally and emotionally as he endured hate and hardships on and off the field
July 7, 2014
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Heritage Months: Hard to Handle?
Heritage months offer opportunities to model yearlong inclusive teaching practices.
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Andrew Jackson "Indian Removal" Message
This is the transcript of “On Indian Removal,” a message presented by President Andrew Jackson to Congress on December 6, 1830. In this address, Jackson makes the case for the policy set forth in the Indian Removal Act.
July 7, 2014
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Meet Elijah McCoy
Elijah McCoy overcame many obstacles to become a renowned inventor who paved the way for others.
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They Must Always Look Outward
Trying to reconcile education and the world we currently inhabit has led one teacher to shift the focus of his teaching to nurturing active participants in a diverse democracy.
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Student Leadership
Educators and other adults can help students develop their leadership skills in a variety of ways, from preparing students for formal leadership positions to supporting student-driven actions for social justice.
May 26, 2023
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What We're Reading
Learning for Justice loves to read! Check out a few of our favorite books for diverse readers and educators!
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Supporting Arab American Students in the Classroom
Educators can uplift Arab American students, counter negative narratives and make classroom content more inclusive. Here’s how to start.