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Little Rock, Arkansas Anniversary

Get ready to observe the anniversary of the integration of Central High School and to teach about the Little Rock Nine. These resources can help you contextualize these historic events, connect past to present and celebrate the power of young people to change history.

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November Is Native American Heritage Month

Teach students an accurate and more complete history of Native and Indigenous peoples in celebration of Native American Heritage Month—and all year long! Including information from experts at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, these LFJ resources can help.

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Conversations Can Bridge Cultural Divide

The month of Ramadan comes upon my classroom slowly. The non-Muslim students don’t notice the changes at first, but soon the little things start creeping in. They see that the classes are smaller, because more students are staying home. Or they might notice that the Muslim students are a little more tired than usual, or that when offered food, they politely put up their hand and say, “No food for me, I am fasting.” This is when the questions start.
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Check Out Our Digital Literacy Resources!

We know young people need both the digital and civic skills to navigate the internet today. That’s why we’re happy to share our Digital Literacy Framework and its accompanying resources, including K–12 lessons and professional development tools.

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Life in the Iron Mills

This short story—acclaimed as one of the earliest examples of American realism—paints a bleak picture of industrial workers' lives in the mid-1800s.
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Rebecca Harding Davis
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History
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July 7, 2014
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October Is LGBTQ History Month!

Educators can use these LFJ resources to recognize, remember and teach intersectional LGBTQ history, including the experiences of young LGBTQ people of color. And this One World poster features a beautiful and timely message from Audre Lorde to inspire your students—all year long.

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Orval Faubus Speech, September 1958

Gov. Orval E. Faubus of Arkansas delivered this speech on Sept. 18, 1958. In this speech, Faubus justifies his decision to shut down Little Rock’s public high schools for the year rather than complying with the Supreme Court’s order to continue with integration.
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Orval Faubus
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July 2, 2014