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Issue 60, Fall 2018

Toolkit for "The Book of Matthew"

Uncover the deeper meaning of Matt Shepard’s story through the lens of our best practices guide 'Civil Rights Done Right.'

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Nadia Moshtagh Razi

Nadia Moshtagh Razi is an educator and lifelong learner who has devoted over a decade to equity and social justice. She teaches African American literature, high school English and AVID, and has served as the English department chair. She has led initiatives throughout her district promoting equitable practices for students of color and LGBTQ+ students, spearheaded policy change for transgender and nonbinary students throughout the district, and advised the BSU and GSA student clubs. She is a certified SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) leader, HyperDoc expert and Google-Certified

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Politics is a Force Multiplier

In the 2016 Trump Effect reports, we reported that bullying had been politicized, with even young students latching on to political talking points and slogans as a way of isolating and intimidating others. This

April 23, 2019

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

School Safety and Guns Don’t Mix

Illustration of a gun inside of a desk drawer.

Politicians say arming teachers will make schools safer, but educators disagree.

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January 10, 2020

Teach This: Regulating Protest at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their fists at a 1968 Olympic medal ceremony.

Analyze news of the recent announcement banning athlete protest at the Olympics to discuss protest and the power of individual voice with students.

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Issue 65, Fall 2020

Toolkit for “School as Sanctuary”

Illustration of someone approaching a school building while holding umbrella.

Put this story into action!

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Issue 4, Spring 2023

What We're Watching

Dim the lights and get ready to learn with these LFJ-approved films!

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Issue 2, Spring 2022

Rural Schools and Hard History

Paper cutout art of a school building and trees.

The rich history and diversity of rural communities have largely been erased. Appreciating both charts a promising path forward.

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Issue 33, Spring 2008

Does My Town Have a Racist Past?

Teaching Tolerance illustration with a black family leaves town while neighbors turn the back at them, and the sign says "Whites Only in this town After Dark"

How students can convert the shameful history of sundown towns in the United States into a rich opportunity for setting the record straight.

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September 3, 2010

Focus on the Family Goes After LGBT Students

For the last few days, an “educational analyst” for Focus on the Family has been getting a lot of press. She’s been suggesting that anti-bullying efforts that draw attention to the harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students are part of a “gay agenda” to “sneak homosexuality lessons into classrooms.”

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