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Learning for Justice: The Road to 60 Freedom Summer Session
These learning modules center learning to inform our action for liberation and justice in our communities.
August 11, 2024
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Civics for Democracy
LFJ Director Jalaya Liles Dunn contends that civics should “represent the agency and change of each generation, demonstrating the needs of the time and how people showed up for the collective good.”
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Discussing War and Conflict: Resources for Educators, Parents and Caregivers
As images of war and conflict fill television screens and flood the internet right now, young people need the support of parents, caregivers and educators to grapple with their emotions and to understand the events.
October 10, 2023
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More Than a Name: Teaching Historic Firsts
When teaching students about barrier breakers, don’t just teach “who”; teach “why.”
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Confronting Ableism on the Way to Justice
To build a society that advances the human rights of all people requires the social justice movement to be intentional in including intersecting identities and diverse equity struggles.
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“A Deep and Painful Flaw”: Talk About Immigration With Your Students
With or without the latest headlines from the White House, immigration is worthy of class discussion, and teachers should be ready to facilitate that discussion.
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How Culturally Responsive Lessons Teach Critical Thinking
Rigor and cultural responsiveness are not mutually exclusive.
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No Student Is Too Young to Use Their Voice This Election Season
Here are three easy ways to encourage younger students to participate in their democracy.
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One Year After Parkland, A Reminder to Take Pride in Students’ Action
On the anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, we remember the students and educators we've lost and recognize those who have mobilized their grief into action.
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Whose Renaissance Is It?
These middle-schoolers spent months exploring the bridges that connect their gentrifying community and the barriers that divide it.