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We Love That Teachers Are Speaking Up for LGBTQ Students
As some push back against lessons about gender equality and sexual identities, we stand firm with educators who do the work to protect and support LGBTQ students.
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What Is Social Justice Education?
A truly just society is one in which all people have the resources to lead secure and fulfilling lives and the histories, cultures and experiences of diverse groups — especially those who have been historically marginalized — are respected.
The goal of social justice, therefore, is to ensure democracy in practice: “To create a society in which everyone has access to the resources and opportunities to develop their full capacities, and everyone is welcome to participate democratically with others to mutually shape social policies and institutions that govern civic life.”
- What Is Social Justice Education?
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Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month
October is LGBTQ+ History Month. LGBTQ+ people have always existed, but LGBTQ+ history, which is an integral part of the history of the United States, has often been ignored or erased. We offer a few of our resources for learning and teaching about the contributions of LGBTQ+ people, including articles, posters and our 13-episode podcast series, Queer America, devoted to this understudied history.
- Queer America Podcast
- Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights and Inclusion
- Black LGBTQ History: Teachers Must Do a Better Job
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The Atlantic Slave Trade: What too few textbooks told you
Slavery has occurred in many forms throughout the world, but the Atlantic slave trade-which forcibly brought more than 10 million Africans to the Americas-stands out for both its global scale and its lasting legacy. Anthony Hazard discusses the historical, economic and personal impact of this massive historical injustice.
September 28, 2018
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You Spoke, We Listened
Reader reactions: your responses to Islamophobia, native voices and Kid President.
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"Turn Beauty Inside Out Day" Winning Essays
These essays accompany the lesson "Beauty Is Skin Deep."
July 17, 2017
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Celebrate Native American Heritage
Native American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of Native cultures and communities.
November 1, 2023
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Teach This: Texas Students Fight for Their Right to Vote
Use this discussion guide to start a conversation with students about what voter suppression looks like today. Outlining the historical and present-day barriers to voters faced by students at one Texas HBCU, the featured video in this guide helps students recognize voter suppression and see how other young people are fighting it.
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When Schools Cause Trauma
Trauma-sensitive and trauma-informed schools are spreading around the country. But if they don’t start with how schools themselves can induce trauma, they won’t work.
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