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Advocating to Local and State Boards of Education

Classroom teachers and administrators report that their ability to teach honest history is greatly influenced by local and state boards of education.

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November 21, 2023

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August 16, 2017

Why I Will Not Be Teaching About Charlottesville

After Charlottesville, this black teacher of black and brown students knew that her kids would not want another lesson about bigotry and racism. Here’s what she did instead.

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Rights & Activism

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Issue 58, Spring 2018

Why Mendez Still Matters

Meet the school desegregation case that still affects ELL instruction today.

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

Reimagining Texts

Teacher librarian Julia Torres helps students and educators alike reimagine the role of books.

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September 25, 2017

Discussing #TakeAKnee in Class

With the spotlight once again on the act of kneeling during the national anthem, students will bring this conversation to the classroom. Here’s how to guide that discussion.

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Rights & Activism

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Issue 6, Fall 2024

What It Means To Learn for Justice

Illustration of a group of diverse individuals protesting for justice

LFJ Director Jalaya Liles Dunn emphasizes that “We increase our power to foster change when we are in community with one another – deliberating, deciding and taking action.”

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Before You Begin: The Planning Committee Getting the Right Folks and the Right Data to the Table Once you’ve decided to start a social justice reading group, it’s tempting to jump right into conversations with young

October 16, 2019

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April 8, 2024

Understanding and Countering Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Schools

Group of multiracial young people talking on steps

Amid a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia, we all need to help ensure young people’s right to an education free from bigotry in an inclusive and supportive environment.

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Religion

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Issue 2, Spring 2022

Partnering With Museums to Teach Honest History

Illustration of several varied silhouettes in front of the American flag.

Looking for support and solidarity in teaching honest history? Partner with a museum.

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June 2, 2025

Why Public Schools Matter

Public schools are an ideal and vital mechanism for achieving a thriving democracy. This is the first of three articles on public schools as a common good, which explore the possibilities and threats to public education.

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