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Why We Need Black History Month
Analyzing and celebrating Black history helps students think critically about present-day social issues.
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“Why Keisha Can't Write”: The Marginalization of Black Student Writing
A writing teacher responds to the famous essay “Why Johnny Can’t Write.”
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Supporting Arab American Students in the Classroom
Educators can uplift Arab American students, counter negative narratives and make classroom content more inclusive. Here’s how to start.
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It Has Stayed With Me
One Learning for Justice staffer reflects on the harm she experienced when her educators ignored Black History Month—and calls on all educators to uplift the value in Black history all year.
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Only Young Once: The Urgent Need for Reform of Louisiana’s Youth Justice System
[2023] This report explores how perceptions of Black youth in Louisiana’s school and juvenile justice systems contribute to an overreliance on punitive measures, leading to stark racial disparities.
September 12, 2024
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This Land is Ours
“The Ponca’s challenge of the U.S. government marked a turning point on the long path of Indian resistance. Increasingly, after Standing Bear v. Cook, the fight for Native rights would shift from the battlefields to the courtrooms of the growing nation.”
August 9, 2017
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On Racism and White Privilege
An excerpt from 'White Anti-Racist Activism: A Personal Roadmap' by Jennifer R. Holladay.
July 6, 2017
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What is a Hate Crime?
This lesson leads students to analyze the nature of hate and explore legislation that addresses hate crimes.
July 11, 2017
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Chapter 1: Editorials
An excerpt from A Whale Hunt, How a Native-American Village Did What No One Thought It Could by Robert Sullivan. This piece is to accompany "Holding Onto Heritage: Native Whale Hunts & Diversity" lesson.
July 14, 2017
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Q&A: Native Knowledge 360°
The same limited stories about American Indians persist in textbooks. The National Museum of the American Indian’s new program is looking to change that.