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February 19, 2021

Teaching the Historical Context of January 6

Angled view of the United States capitol building.

As the political fallout from the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot unfolds, it’s critical that educators help students contextualize white supremacist movements of the past and present.

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April 14, 2022

A Supremely Historic Moment

As the first Black woman is appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, there are lessons we can all learn about intersectionality, representation and our essential role in eliminating obstacles for young people.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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January 29, 2024

Advocating for Honest History Education: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers

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What is honest history, why is it essential for our democracy, and how can parents, caregivers and community members advocate for honest history education?

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Rights & Activism

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May 24, 2022

Where Do We Go From Here?

Flying wish lanterns being released against a night sky.

LFJ Director Jalaya Liles Dunn explains that "Education is not merely a way of upward mobility for the individual, it is a way of collective movement."

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Rights & Activism

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Issue 29, Spring 2006

Totally James

James Howe, author of The Misfits and Totally Joe, discusses tolerance, diversity and the parallels between his own life and his literature.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

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Part IV: Appendices

Appendix I For Educators: Laying the Groundwork for Reading Groups This section offers guidelines for educators and suggests key questions to consider before bringing families together for the first planning meeting

October 17, 2019

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Issue 58, Spring 2018

Liberated Roots

School and community gardens can be emancipatory spaces—if they’re built around culturally responsive practices. Get to know three gardening activists who have learned to ask the right questions—and listen to the answers.

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Issue 58, Spring 2018