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Uplifting Banned Books Week

People in the United States have long resisted domination by seeking out learning, and that tradition fuels LFJ’s current defiance against narrow views of U.S. national identity and commitment to elevate our vibrant diversity through inclusive learning. We resist the pressures of book bans and participate in advancing an expansive narrative that bolsters a dynamic, diverse democracy.

Resisting Dominant Narratives
Debbie Reese on Book Bans and Native Representation
Celebrating Banned Books Means Advocating for LGBTQ Texts

September 19, 2022

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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.

professional development

Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Diversity

This professional development addresses diversity.

Professional Development Topic

Classroom Culture

Instruction

April 17, 2014

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Issue 24, Fall 2003

Out of the Shadows

Adoptive families seek to transform classroom strategies.

Topic

Class Bullying & Bias

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July 17, 2014

Dystopian Young-Adult Literature in the Classroom

Two TT bloggers share their tips on using dystopian young-adult fiction to engage students in discussions about tough topics.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 49, Spring 2015

Toolkit for Talking About Racism and Police Violence with Students

Illustration of an epicenter surrounding Ferguson

No matter how educators identify or how long they have been teaching, it’s critical that they reflect on their ability to discuss race, racial (in)equality and racism—past and present—with students. This toolkit offers strategies for how educators can engage in this reflection and strengthen their practice.

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May 14, 2013

Honoring Religious Diversity

Conversations about religious diversity can happen in the classroom. Start by making a safe space where folks can tell their stories and share their religious identities.

Topic

Religion

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May 19, 2017

What We’re Reading This Week: May 19

A weekly sampling of articles, blogs and reports relevant to TT educators.

teaching strategy

Community Inquiry

Say Something

A comprehension strategy during which student take turns reading aloud to each other, stopping occasionally to comment on the text.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

CCSS

RL.6-12.1, RL.6-12.2, RI.6-12.1, RI.6-12.2, SL.6-12.1, SL.6-12.2, SL.6-12.6

July 13, 2014

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Issue 42, Fall 2012

Advice From the Experts

TT answers your toughest questions. This time, we discuss teaching controversial topics and having courageous conversations.

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