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Who Claims Me?

In Boston, widely regarded as the center of the abolitionist movement, black leaders called on citizens to resist the newly passed Fugitive Slave Law in 1850 in order “to make Massachusetts a battlefield in defense of liberty.”

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Economics

December 6, 2017

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January 14, 2020

Teach This: Politics and History Textbooks

A stack of textbooks—viewed from the side—in varying conditions of use, from good to worn out.

A recent New York Times article compares history textbooks to show the radical differences between California and Texas editions. It’s a great opportunity to encourage your students to think about the role politics plays in curriculum.

Topic

Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity

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January 9, 2018

Political Leaders Owe the Children of Baltimore an Apology—and Answers

black and white broken glass window pane

People in power have failed—and continue to fail—the children of Baltimore.

Topic

Class

article

September 19, 2022

Resisting Dominant Narratives

A group of children lie on their stomachs in the grass reading books in front of a tree on a sunny day. One child looks directly at the camera and smiles.

In this hostile learning environment created by censorship and book bans, these LFJ book reviews encourage us all to keep reading—and writing—to counter the narratives that have historically excluded diverse perspectives.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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November 26, 2013

Disarming Education

Focus teacher training on transformative education—not handgun use.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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July 26, 2019

Puerto Rico: Decency, Outrage and Collective Power

Puerto Rican flag in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, by Lorie Shaull.

A Teaching Tolerance Advisory Board member encourages us to bring the lessons of the Puerto Rico protests into our practice and our classrooms this year.

Topic

Rights & Activism

article

August 2, 2017

Six Ways to Stand Behind Your LGBT Students

During the back-to-school season, prioritize LGBT inclusivity in your classroom and school.

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

article

April 12, 2018

Youth—United! #Enough in Marshall County, Kentucky

#MarshallStrong Protest | Marshall County, Kentucky | Ryan Hermens/Associated Press

We reached out to students around the country working to keep their schools safe from gun violence. Mary Cox is a senior at Marshall County High School, where two students were killed in a school shooting in January 2018.

Topic

Rights & Activism

article

October 31, 2022

Power of the Vote: Lifting the Veil of White Supremacy, From the Ocoee Massacre to January 6

A young Black man's blurred image in the background with his hand and an "I voted" sticker and flag.

Civics education must include complete, honest histories and encourage young people to use their right to vote.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Bao Ong

Bao Ong is a freelance writer who lives in New York City. Before becoming a contributing writer at The New York Times, he covered education for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

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