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Divisive fundraisers make schools unsafe for kids from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Toolkit for "Demystifying the Mind"
Use these resources to be proactive in reducing the stigma around mental health issues and building resilience in your school community.
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Arthur’s Gay Teacher and Other Stories Schools Won’t Tell
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Respond With Care in Support of Young People
People are continuously struggling to respond when traumatizing events occur. This time it’s the devastation in Mississippi following deadly tornadoes. For families, educators and community members who must respond to the needs of children as a traumatizing event unfolds, this new LFJ article and resources can help.
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Students Jailed for “Disorderly Conduct”
A law fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center details a disturbing pattern: A student is arrested for minor misbehavior, the parents are kept in the dark, and the family finds itself navigating the criminal justice system.
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Teaching Juneteenth
The history of Juneteenth acknowledges hard history while also empowering students to be advocates for change.
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The New Kid in Class
Mia can't understand why the new kid, Amena, seems sad. But she learns that a little empathy goes a long way.
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The New Kid in Class
Mia can’t understand why the new kid, Amena, seems sad, but she learns that a little empathy can go a long way.
June 27, 2019
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