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Time Spent Building Community Is Never Time Wasted
LFJ Deputy Director Hoyt Phillips offers insight into the significance of intentional and consistent relationship building—inside the classroom and beyond.
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Recognizing Caregivers as Funds of Knowledge
When educators take the time to build and sustain engagement with students’ caregivers, they illustrate social justice in action, showing students that their identities and living situations are valuable and worthy of understanding.
May 26, 2023
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The Fight for Ethnic Studies
Across the country, advocates are working to ensure K-12 students have the opportunity to take ethnic studies courses.
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Educators and Their #Community: Finding Solidarity on Social Media
How social justice educators are using social media to find support, a platform and PD.
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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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Section IV: Family and Community Engagement
Being an ally to LGBTQ students means bringing people in and reaching out. With these tips, we hope you can create a community within and beyond the school that helps all families feel valued and helps all students feel
October 31, 2018
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Latino Civil Rights Timeline, 1903 to 2006
This timeline is used with "Understanding the History of Latino Civil Rights" and "Exploring the History of Latino Civil Rights" lessons.
July 6, 2017
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Teachers’ Silence on Climate Change Violates Students’ Rights
It’s our responsibility as educators to ensure we’re teaching our students what they need to know about climate change.
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Future Voters Project: Build Your Registration Team
The first step to a successful voter registration drive is assembling the right team. Here’s how you can find the folks you need and get them excited!
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Tips for Advocating for Inclusive Education
Recommendations for parents, caregivers and community members to help you advocate for inclusive education that supports all our children.