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Remembering Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, One Year Later

This week, we remember those we lost on February 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. We dedicate this edition of The Moment to the young people across the country who have channeled their grief into action, standing up and speaking out to end gun violence in their communities—and every community.

  • One Year After Parkland, A Reminder to Take Pride in Students’ Action
  • Youth—United! Gun Violence Is a Permanent Issue
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Responding to the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Eleven people are dead after an anti-Semitic gunman opened fire at a synagogue in Pittsburgh. While moments of hatred and violence may feel all-too-common these days, we urge you to use the resources in this edition of The Moment to talk to your students about how hate takes hold and what they can do to fight it.

  • Pittsburgh Shooting Reminds Us Why We Must Talk About Hate
  • Remarks by the President at Reception Commemorating the Enactment of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act
  • Charlottesville Roundup: Lessons to Use in Your Classroom Today
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Addressing Anti-Asian Bias

Amid the pandemic, Asian American people continue to experience racism, violence and harassment. These resources can help you teach the historical precedents for this moment, introduce ways for students to recognize and speak up against coronavirus racism, and start conversations with even the youngest learners about recognizing and acting to address injustice.

  • Min Jee’s Lunch
  • Speaking Up Against Racism Around the Coronavirus
  • How to Respond to Coronavirus Racism
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History Can Guide Us Toward a Just Future

“The civil rights movement offers a blueprint for creating meaningful social change,” writes Hasan Kwame Jeffries, Ph.D. Making connections for young people between past movements and present circumstances is imperative, as is having meaningful support in place for honest conversations that can sometimes be difficult. These LFJ resources can help.

  • From MLK to #BlackLivesMatter: A Throughline for Young Students
  • History Moves With Us
  • A Care Plan for Honest History and Difficult Conversations
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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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The Global Climate Strike and Student Action

Young people have always fought to create a future that is safer and more just—for themselves and for all of us. As students around the globe walk out this Friday to support environmental justice, we hope you’ll find ways to celebrate and support student action during the climate strike and beyond. Here’s how to start.

  • The Youth-Led Global Climate Strike and Celebrating Student Action
  • From Birmingham to Parkland: Celebrate the Power of Young Voices
  • Permission to Walk Out: They Didn’t Ask, I Didn’t Give It
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Creating Supportive and Affirming School Environments

As an onslaught of anti-LGBTQ efforts—particularly targeting trans and nonbinary youth—continues at the start of the new school year, it’s imperative for educators, parents and caregivers to help young people understand that justice requires an appreciation for the value of identity and diversity among individuals, and that there are actions to take to ensure equity. These LFJ resources can help foster such understanding. 

  • The Gender Spectrum
  • Sex? Sexual Orientation? Gender Identity? Gender Expression?
  • Caroline Is a Boy