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The House on Lemon Street

In 1916, one family battled against the unjust laws aimed at immigrants of Japanese ancestry. In doing so, they lent their own voices to the growing chorus of Asian Americans insisting: "We belong here."

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class Immigration

Subject

Civics

History

July 13, 2018

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Issue 43, Spring 2013

Toolkit for “The School-to-Prison Pipeline”

The school-to-prison pipeline represents an intersection of complex issues, including race, class, education and the American justice system. Learn more by exploring the following research. Bibliography Bureau of Justice

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April 18, 2019

Hate at School: March 2019

Student with a startled expression on their face

Hate incidents last month included threats and even violence. We’ve got to do better.

Topic

Religion Ability Bullying & Bias

lesson

Recognizing Discrimination

People sometimes look the other way when they see an act of discrimination because they do not know how to stop it. This lesson provides students with real-world examples to help them identify peaceful ways to respond.

Grade Level

3-5 6-8

Topic

Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

July 10, 2017

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November 15, 2018

Hate at School: October 2018

High school-aged student with red-colored hair looking downcast and pensive.

We’re more than a year into tracking hate at school, and things aren’t getting better.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

article

August 7, 2023

Whole-of-Community Resilience

Young person sitting in front of a laptop computer.

Helping young people build resilience against manipulative extremist narratives and conspiracy theories requires all adults in a young person’s trusted network to be equipped with the skills and knowledge to intervene.

Topic

Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

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Informational

Mendez v. Westminster

Preceding the Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, Mendez v. Westminster challenged the segregation of Mexican Americans in schools in Orange County, California.

Senior District Judge Paul J. McCormick

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

July 29, 2016

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Talking to Children About the History of Slavery in the United States

Recommendations and age-appropriate information to emphasize in conversations about slavery and racism in the U.S.

November 20, 2024

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July 14, 2015

Who Is Your Teacher Today?

When teachers have mentors and teachers of their very own, the results can make a meaningful impact.

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Celebrate Pride With Action

As we celebrate Pride Month, supporting LGBTQ+ young people and families is essential. Inclusivity in education plays a critical role for all children, especially in the hostile environment created by discriminatory laws and censorship policies that threaten to erase LGBTQ+ identities and roll back the gains of recent years. Our resource page shares our articles and content on supporting LGBTQ+ people, including information on inclusive education practices and allyship, and provides links to external resources.

Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights and Inclusion
A Refuge for LGBTQ+ Young People
Being There for Nonbinary Youth

June 3, 2024

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