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The Words “We” Use for “The Other”
Too often, teachers present geographically distant regions—and the people who live in them—as “other.” Here’s how you can avoid doing so.
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Worried About a Friend? Use Your E.D.G.E.
Students don’t always know how to help someone they care about who might be experiencing bullying, suicidal thoughts or other problems. This can help.
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The House That Jeff Built
This work is an extended and bitter indictment of Jefferson Davis and the Southern system of slavery. It consists of 12 vignettes with accompanying verse.
December 15, 2017
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Teaching Tolerance in Higher Education
This study presents the findings of 13 case studies and interviews with university faculty demonstrating how TT resources can be incorporated into existing coursework across the teacher education curriculum.
September 6, 2018
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Student Leadership
Educators and other adults can help students develop their leadership skills in a variety of ways, from preparing students for formal leadership positions to supporting student-driven actions for social justice.
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You Are Welcome Here
All of us can benefit from feeling included, safe, seen and valued. These are simple but powerful concepts, and they are foundational for learning, mental health and well-being. Showing support and solidarity, even in
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Preparing to Teach 'The New Jim Crow'
Teaching 'The New Jim Crow' Preparing to Teach 'The New Jim Crow' In The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, Michelle Alexander introduces readers to the phenomenon of mass incarceration in the
July 6, 2017
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Teaching the 2020 Election: What Will You Do on Wednesday?
As Election Day approaches, educators should prepare to support students no matter the result.
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Uplifting Immigrant Students and Families
Immigrant communities continue to strengthen our diverse democracy. Through community organizing, immigrant children and their families are finding ways to navigate difficult situations. In expanding democracy to ensure inclusivity, there is much that we can learn from these efforts and how we can all support immigrant communities and those harmed by discrimination and bias. These LFJ resources can help.
- Community Organizing Uplifts Immigrant Students
- School as Sanctuary
- Supporting and Affirming Immigrant Students and Families
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Toolkit for "Saving Title VI"
This toolkit utilizes some of those educator-facing resources so you—or your professional learning community—can frame a reflection on your students, your school and your role in upholding Title VI.