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Back to School: Teach and Advocate for Honest History and Inclusive Education

Education censorship and discriminatory book bans—like the policies pushed by politicians in Florida—are undemocratic and threaten children’s well-being and right to learn. As students head back to school, let us all commit to supporting honest history and inclusive curricula. These LFJ resources support educators in teaching truth and parents and caregivers in advocating for inclusive education.

August 21, 2023

Teaching Hard History, American Slavery, We the People, Constitution, Chains

Teaching Hard History: Grades K-5

Our youngest students deserve a truthful, age-appropriate account of our past. These resources for elementary educators include a first-of-its-kind framework, along with student texts, teaching tools and professional...

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Queer People Have Always Existed—Teach Like It

Educators must commit to undoing the systemic silencing of queer figures throughout history. Here are some ways to more inclusively explore the past.

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History Moves With Us

A movement veteran reflects on teaching civil rights history.

Back to School: Teach and Advocate for Honest History and Inclusive Education

Teaching Hard History: Grades K-5

Queer People Have Always Existed—Teach Like It

History Moves With Us

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