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Get Past Group Mentality, See People First
When I began teaching classes of primarily black students in Oakland, Calif., many of my white friends started to see me as something of an expert on African-American culture. While I understand that I could not possibly be an expert, I have been privy to some interesting conversations. I represent a comfort level that can lead to more cross-cultural discussions.
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Freedom To Read, Freedom To Learn
May 3 is the Freedom To Learn National Day of Action, a day of advocacy for inclusive education and young people’s freedom to read, learn and build a just future. Our collective responsibility is to counter disinformation, uplift honest history and engage our communities to serve all children.
- Freedom To Read, Freedom To Learn
- Exclusion Is Unconstitutional
- A Call for Anti-Bias Education
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StoryCorps: I Lost My Voice
“I am happier now without my voice than I've ever been with my voice.”
July 8, 2014
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Parents and Caregivers for Inclusive Education
Responsible parent and caregiver groups are focusing on children’s right to inclusive and equitable education—in direct opposition to politically motivated “parents’ rights” groups with discriminatory agendas that harm young people.
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Life After Diversity Training
When the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights mandated diversity trainings for this school district, everyone pulled together to make some serious changes for the better.
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Our Votes Matter: Action Steps in Planning to Vote
This Civics for Democracy learning resource provides action steps for participating in today’s election process.
September 13, 2024
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Inclusive Education Means Safe, Welcoming Schools for All Students
Schools should be safe and welcoming for all children—on this point responsible adults agree. But currently, discriminatory laws and censorship policies threaten the well-being of children. LGBTQ+ young people and families are being targeted, along with Black, Indigenous and other people of color and members of historically marginalized groups, whose histories and experiences are being misrepresented and erased.
- Social Justice Standards
- A Refuge for LGBTQ+ Young People
- Speak Up at School