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Issue 55, Spring 2017

Busting Common Myths About Islam

Fighting Islamophobia in schools means countering bias and misinformation when we hear it—and being aware of our own biases. Take an important step toward becoming an ally to Muslim students by brushing up on these

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Gender Savvy: Creating an Inclusive School Climate

Join Learning for Justice as we address these concerns with the support of Johanna Eager, director of Welcoming Schools. During this informative, interactive and insightful conversation, she'll share her expertise in bias-based bullying in schools, with emphasis on intersectionality, gender and LGBT inclusivity.

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Gender & Sexual Identity

January 20, 2016

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Intersectionality

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Intersectionality has become a buzzword in education, but what does it mean and why is it important in schools? This webinar will help participants understand intersectionality and offer strategies for putting knowledge into practice.

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Race & Ethnicity

May 17, 2016

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About Learning for Justice

Learning for Justice seeks to uphold the mission of the Southern Poverty Law Center: to be a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy

June 28, 2017

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Street Justice

The distrust between the Jewish community and African-American community in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn in the 1990s reached an all-time high when a runaway car struck two children.

Jim Carnes

Grade Level

6-8

Topic

Race & Ethnicity Religion Immigration

Subject

History

May 22, 2017

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May 18, 2017

Teachers, Check Your Texts

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LGBTQ Asian identities need to be amplified in the school curriculum—and not just during a heritage month.

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Issue 56, Summer 2017

Teens Explore Past, ‘Privilege’ and Path to Overcoming Discrimination

Operation Understanding teens sit in the classroom exploring the past

Operation Understanding DC explores common ground by bringing African-American and Jewish students together for a year of cross-cultural exploration.

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Race & Ethnicity

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April 28, 2017

What We’re Reading This Week: April 28

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

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March 23, 2017

Endrew Who?

Yesterday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision could transform the lives of millions of children with disabilities. So why aren’t we talking about it?

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Ability

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March 2, 2017

Marching Into Women’s History Month

From now on, when we talk about women’s history, the Women’s March should be part of those lessons. Here’s why.

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Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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