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A Call for Democratic Education
Since the polarized 2016 election, many people have suggested what schools can do to promote civility, critical thinking and civic engagement. This educator says democratic education might be the most important way to go.
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Let’s Talk About Lula
Class discussions about To Kill a Mockingbird typically focus on the book’s white protagonists. This brand-new TT lesson turns the lens by focusing on the perspective of one of the book’s African American characters.
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Seven Texts to Teach Instead of 'Ceremony'
What’s your go-to text by an indigenous author? This educator calls attention to the limitations of using only Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko, and offers a detailed list of suggested additional readings.
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The Making of Beautiful People
Children are susceptible to superficial notions of beauty, but this teacher believes the real purpose of education is to give them a different message.
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January 2, 2018
Toolkit for "Celebrate Maya Angelou!"
Explore Maya Angelou’s life and legacy by creating a customized Learning Plan that gives your students the opportunity to closely read her work and engage with her words through a social justice lens.
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Summer Violence and Educator Silence
One principal questions the value of educator conferences that focus on “student voice” without recognizing the social contexts in which voices struggle to be heard.
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‘Bibi,’ Complete Sentences and the Stories Students Need
LFJ is proud to introduce our short film, ‘Bibi.’ Here‘s the value it holds for students.
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A Bountiful Harvest
School and community gardens yield cooperation and understanding.
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