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Teaching About Mass Incarceration: From Conversation to Civic Action
How one teacher uses the study of mass incarceration to help students learn about civic action and see themselves as change makers.
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An Excerpt from the United States Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence proclaimed the thirteen colonies' separation from Great Britain and set the nation's civic standard that "all Men are created equal."
July 10, 2017
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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.
July 7, 2014
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Supporting Immigrant Students as the School Year Begins
Legally obligated to enroll and support immigrant students—regardless of status—public schools often present numerous obstacles for young people and their families.
- Protecting Immigrant Students’ Rights
- Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff
- Supporting and Affirming Immigrant Students and Families
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Dealing with depression -- through faith and acupuncture
“Esperanza is an undocumented Mexican immigrant in Compton, California. She suffers from fears and anxieties caused by her four previous deportations and her high-stress role as her family’s caregiver. Esperanza doesn’t see depression as a health problem. When she shares her struggles with a local priest, she discovers a network of support that ranges from her compadres to a free clinic.”
June 26, 2019
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Toolkit for “The Subscribed Classroom: Using Podcasts to Teach About Social Justice”
Before you introduce a podcast to your students, consider these steps and recommendations.
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Another Challenging Back-to-School Season
LFJ sends encouragement and support to parents and caregivers as we enter another school year with COVID-19.
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The Power of Place: Art as a Tool for Social Justice
Alabama artists are depicting honest history and challenging historical invisibility—reshaping public narratives of justice in their communities.
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How Are You Affirming Your Nonbinary Students and Colleagues?
July 14 is International Nonbinary People’s Day, a perfect time to ensure you're acknowledging and including nonbinary identities in the work you do. These resources can help you further understand nonbinary identities, show up for nonbinary youth and create more inclusive school environments for nonbinary educators.
- Let’s Talk About Nonbinary
- Supporting Nonbinary Educators in the Workplace
- Being There for Nonbinary Youth
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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.
July 2, 2014