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“They Should Have Listened”: Thoughts on Spring Valley
This blogger responds to the assault of a student at Spring Valley High School and reflects on the message that “kids should just listen and stay out of ‘trouble.’”
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The First 100 Days
When a hard-fought election is over, how does everyone move forward? This illustrated story for grades 3–5 can help.
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#BornPerfect
The National Center for Lesbian Rights kicks off #BornPerfect—a nationwide campaign against conversion therapy.
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Islamophobia Undermines Religious Freedom
If you don’t teach your students about Islamophobia, someone else will. These resources can help you set the record straight about a major religion that’s currently under attack.
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Why Civics Needs Social Justice Education
Social justice-oriented civics education is crucial for developing the civic knowledge, skills and dispositions people need to fulfill the potential of a multiracial and inclusive democracy.
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Can Student Activism Break Free from Facebook?
A group calling itself “Passive Activism” claims on Facebook that it’s dedicated to “spreading awareness about people who spread awareness, rather than actually do something for people who actually do things.” I admit, I laughed. But it’s really not funny.
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'THIS is Why We Need a GSA'
Gay-straight alliances are taking hold in middle schools, where homophobia and anti-gay harassment may be the most rampant.
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Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Action
This professional development addresses the Action domain.
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Freedom Schools for Today’s Justice Movement
To confront current education censorship and voter suppression, modern social justice projects build on the foundations of the historic 1964 Freedom Schools.
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When It Comes to Holocaust Awareness, We Need to Raise the Bar
The events of this week have made it clear: It’s time to bring genocide and Holocaust awareness lessons back into the spotlight.