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Over the last year, Florida has led the effort to isolate, censor, stigmatize and discriminate against public school students... friend, Over the last year, Florida has led the effort to isolate, censor, stigmatize and discriminate against public school students. As the new school year begins, we cannot lose sight of the importance of providing a quality education to all students that cultivates respect, inclusivity and diversity. Our Learning for Justice program works to push back against the states mandating censorship in public schools. Florida is becoming a model for other states to target the “woke” ideologies that they claim impede student success. While other states have not gone as far as Florida, we are beginning to see trends across the Deep South. From “Don’t Say Gay,” to banning the Advanced Placement African American Studies curriculum, there are many battles to take on. With many curriculum limitations already set in place, these recent bans and restrictions are creating a culture of intimidation for teachers across the country. The intentionally crafted vague language used in bill provisions often confuses teachers, making it more difficult to discern which topics can be discussed in the classroom. Book bans, which have received a lot of attention in the last few years, continue to make headlines on a national scale. The number of books challenged for removal increased exponentially to 40 percent in 2022, further pushing an agenda to censor education and perpetuate hate, extremism and white supremacy. Our teachers and students deserve an environment free of fear tactics used to silence Black and Brown voices and LGBTQ+ youth. Learning for Justice works with educators to provide educational materials that combat hate and uplift diversity, equity and inclusion. The future of public education is at risk, and we cannot afford to fail our students again. The LFJ team works diligently to ensure educators have the resources necessary to be successful in the classroom and beyond. We sustain collaborations with community members, promote leadership and build collective power to take action — all free of charge. But we cannot provide these necessary services without your help. Now, more than ever, our efforts to dismantle white supremacist systems are critical. Please consider making a special gift today to help us combat education censorship and more across the Deep South and beyond. Thank you for fighting alongside us. With gratitude, Your friends at Learning for Justice |
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