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Talking About Race and Racism

What do educators need to participate in an open and honest conversation about the content of The New Jim Crow? Effective instruction about The New Jim Crow requires advanced preparation for how to talk about race and racism.

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

Subject

Social Studies

Civics

History

October 13, 2014

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Literature

Antonio's Card/La tarjeta de Antonio

In this story, Antonio learns that words have power, and that can be both a good and bad thing. As Mother’s Day approaches he must decide how to show his love for his mother and her partner and whether he wants that declaration to be public.

Rigoberto González and Cecilia Concepción Álvarez

Grade Level

K-2

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

July 29, 2016

article

February 20, 2023

Celebrate African and Indigenous Cultures: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers

Conversations about African and Indigenous cultures are essential for learning about the history of our country and making connections with a broader world.

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In the Classroom

Educators have an opportunity to be powerful advocates for inclusive education by teaching honest history in their classrooms.

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Slavery Rights & Activism

November 21, 2023

article

Issue 20, Fall 2001

Dialogue of Freedom

Asian voices challenge cultural assumptions about democracy.

professional development

Strategies for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Prejudice: Essential Principles

These design principles developed by the CODA panel are meant to provide guidelines for action to those selecting or developing strategies to improve intergroup relations.

Professional Development Topic

School Climate

May 10, 2011

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Informational

‘Hope, Despair and Memory’

"Hope, Despair and Memory" is an address given by Elie Wiesel on December 11, 1986, the date Wiesel was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Wiesel is an author and humanitarian and is known for writing about his experience as a survivor of the Holocaust.

Elie Wiesel

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Religion

Subject

History

July 5, 2014

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Literature

Miami by Fujian

Mariel visits her birthplace in China with her adopted parents. Although she struggles to fit in at times in her school in Miami, visiting her old orphanage helps her learn about where she comes from and opens her eyes to how lucky she is.

David Kwee

Grade Level

3-5

Topic

Immigration

Subject

Reading & Language Arts

November 30, 2017

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Part III: Planning Workbook

Before You Begin: The Planning Committee Activity A: Review Best Practices 1. Take turns reading the standards aloud. As you read, discuss each standard and address any questions or concerns group members may have—about

October 16, 2019

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Informational

I Didn't Know There Were Cities in Africa: Challenging Children's-and Adult's-Misperceptions about the African Continent

In her article, Randolph delineates the profound impact of perpetuating stereotypical representations of Africa and its people by arranging them into three levels and then providing recommendations for how to combat them when creating learning experiences for students in the United States.

LFJ Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Immigration

Subject

History

Geography

September 28, 2018

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