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Questioning Payne
She’s popular, but is she right? TT examines Dr. Ruby Payne’s A Framework for Understanding Poverty.
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Five Questions for Stephanie Jones
In this Q&A, Stephanie Jones—a professor of educational theory and practice—answers questions about how socioeconomic class manifests in schools, class-sensitive pedagogy and more.
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Shelter from the Storm
Trauma shows many faces. Schools that recognize them can be places of healing.
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Teach Truth: Resist Efforts to Censor and Whitewash History
The accurate history of American slavery should be taught to children in age-appropriate and honest ways that develop critical thinking, while recognizing that Black history is U.S. history and goes beyond slavery. These LFJ publications—including Teaching Hard History: American Slavery, a K-12 curriculum framework—reinforce the importance of teaching this history honestly and provide resources for educators and parents.
- Teaching Hard History: American Slavery
- Survival, Resistance and Resilience
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What Is the School-to-Prison Pipeline, and How Do We Dismantle It?
Urgent change is needed to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline. Together, families, educators and community members can advocate for and implement practices that prioritize mental health and well-being and do not push children out of schools.
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Engaging Colleagues
When educators feel like they are not alone in their belief that students deserve access to accurate and inclusive learning, they are more likely to persevere in their advocacy for teaching honest histories.
November 21, 2023
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Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. We encourage uplifting the histories and lived experiences of AAPI communities. Heritage months are an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of people and cultures that contribute to the rich tapestry of the United States. Our updated resource page offers a place to start for learning more and teaching about AAPI stories.
- Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage
- Growing Together: For Children and Families
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How to Support First-Generation College Students
Extra attention and mentoring before first-generation students attend college can give them the tools to feel comfortable, confident and welcome when they start their higher education journey.
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Supporting Students Who Are Often Absent
This educator highlights seven practices she uses to engage students who miss class due to poor health, familial responsibilities or emotional or mental health issues.