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Mica Pollock

Mica Pollock, an anthropologist of education, studies how youth and adults struggle daily to discuss and address issues of racial difference, discrimination, and fairness in school and community settings. Her first book, Colormute: Race Talk Dilemmas in an American School explores the question: when it is helpful, and when is it harmful, to talk about racial patterns in schools? Her new book, Because of Race: How Americans Debate Harm and Opportunity in Our Schools, builds on her experience working in the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, where she investigated and
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Welcome to Learning for Justice!

As the school year starts, we extend a warm welcome—or a welcome back—to you! We hope you’ll take time to dive into our many resources, including our Social Justice Standards and One World posters. We appreciate you and all you do to create inclusive school communities for all students.

  • Learning for Justice 101: A Guide to Our Resources
  • Social Justice Standards
  • One World Posters
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Jason D. DeHart

Jason taught middle grades Language Arts in Cleveland, Tennessee, for eight years. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in literacy studies at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and teaches courses as an adjunct professor at Lee University.
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The December Holidays

Many schools enjoy celebrating a non-religious “holiday season” but clearly favor Christmas in their traditions and decor. Moreover, important non-Christian holidays that don't occur in December are often overlooked completely. These resources can help your school community become more inclusive by reflecting on how and when holidays show up in your hallways, assemblies and classrooms.

  • Avoiding the Holiday 'Balance Traps'
  • Analyzing the School Holiday Calendar
  • Religious Holidays
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‘Plyler v. Doe’: All Students Deserve an Education

June 15 marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Plyler v. Doe. The court ruled in 1982 that schools could not deny students a public education based on their citizenship status. Use these resources, including SPLC’s new guide and pamphlets for advocating for immigrant students and emerging English speakers, to ensure your school is doing right by students and families.

  • Protecting Immigrant Students’ Rights
  • School as Sanctuary
  • Toolkit for "The School-to-Deportation Pipeline"