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The Moment is LFJ’s online editorial column, which contains articles and content to address what is happening in social justice education—and society—right now.
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Celebrating Black History Month by Teaching Hard History

Black history is American history—and it should be taught year round. But Black History Month offers a great opportunity to focus attention on the history and contributions of African Americans. This edition of The Moment features a few of our favorite black history resources: the text "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" (the "Black National Anthem"), our new materials on effectively teaching about American slavery and our article about one teacher’s commitment to “mining the jewel" of February each year.

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Abolitionists William Still, Sojourner Truth, William Loyd Garrison, unidentified male and female slaves, and Black Union soldiers in front of American flag
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The Courage to Teach Hard History

The central role that slavery played in the development of the United States is beyond dispute. Yet, the practices of teaching and learning about this fact remain woefully inadequate. Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries introduces Teaching Hard History: American Slavery, which can help change that.
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Mining the Jewel of Black History Month

Planning for Black History Month can be authentic without falling into the pitfalls of the “heroes and holidays.” Look for ways to involve the entire school community and teach about the history and experiences of African Americans across the curriculum and throughout the year.
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Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing

“Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing” is a hymn originally written as a poem by James Weldon Johnson in 1899. The accompanying music was written by John Rosamond Johnson. This hymn is often known as the “Negro National Anthem” or the “Black National Anthem.” 

Presenting the Spring 2018 issue of Teaching Tolerance Magazine

The Spring issue of Teaching Tolerance magazine is here! This edition of The Moment features our cover story, which offers a preview of our newest initiative, Teaching Hard History: American Slavery. It also features stories on culturally responsive school gardens and the results of a national survey on teacher bullying of students.

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Teaching Hard History by Adrienne van der Valk Illustrated by Sam Ward | TT58 | Teaching Tolerance
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Teaching Hard History

Four innovative educators discuss how they teach about our country's painful past. Plus, get a sneak preview of our new resources for teaching about American slavery.
Statistically Speaking | TT58 Magazine Article | Teaching Tolerance
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Statistically Speaking

Teacher bullying is a real phenomenon, but it’s always been hard to quantify—until now.
Liberated Roots by Jey Ehrenhalt Illustrated by Jill de Haan | TT58 Magazine | Teaching Tolerance
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Liberated Roots

School and community gardens can be emancipatory spaces—if they’re built around culturally responsive practices. Get to know three gardening activists who have learned to ask the right questions—and listen to the answers.

Analyzing the State of School Climates Across the Country

We previously reported on the effect of the 2016 election on U.S. schools. Our survey results indicated that feelings of fear and mistrust—and incidents of bias and bigotry—were on the rise. Now, we're asking: What has changed? This edition of The Moment features snapshots from schools around the country.

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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is an opportunity to tell a nuanced story about a complicated man and movement. This edition of The Moment includes two articles that can help you teach MLK’s legacy with the complexity it deserves—even to young students. We’ve also included a downloadable, printable One World Poster featuring a quote from King’s “Letter From a Birmingham Jail.”

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Do's and Don'ts of Celebrating MLK Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is an ideal time to reflect on the life and legacy of this great leader, but it's important to do it with care and nuance—and to keep the conversation going beyond January 15.

Hitting the Reset Button

Did you set New Year's resolutions for your classroom? This edition of The Moment can help you "hit the reset button" after winter break. Whether it's revamping your classroom management strategy or taking a more responsive approach to discipline, these resources can help you start off your spring semester on the right foot.

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Hitting Reset

What if you could start the school year over again? What would you change?
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Reframing Classroom Management

Chaotic classrooms distract students and lead to educator burnout. Our toolkit can help you consider a fresh approach to classroom management.
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Learning for Justice in the South

When it comes to investing in racial justice in education, we believe that the South is the best place to start. If you’re an educator, parent or caregiver, or community member living and working in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana or Mississippi, we’ll mail you a free introductory package of our resources when you join our community and subscribe to our magazine.

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