Responsible parents and caregivers focus on children’s right to equitable education to counter politically motivated “parents’ rights” groups.

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October 17, 2023


** Responsible Parents and Caregivers Are Advocating for Inclusive Schools
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“Parents and caregivers do not and should not have the privilege of using their ‘feelings of discomfort’ and their personal beliefs to censor the education of all students, especially through policies and practices that are discriminatory and cause harm.” —Maya Henson Carey
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Parents and Caregivers for Inclusive Education

Responsible parent and caregiver groups must focus on all children’s right to inclusive and equitable education—in direct opposition to politically motivated “parents’ rights” groups with discriminatory agendas that harm young people. This new feature ([link removed]) by Maya Henson Carey of the SPLC’s Intelligence Project examines the rise of discriminatory anti-student inclusion groups and the effects of their harmful agendas. Carey also presents models of responsible parent and caregiver advocacy that are intentional about supporting all students and addressing real educational problems facing students, educators and families.

Read and share this article and find ways in your community to build and support responsible advocacy for inclusive schools.


** Article Spotlight
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* Centering Diverse Parents in the CRT Debate ([link removed]) by Ivory A. Toldson
* Why I Serve: Fighting for Inclusive Schools ([link removed]) by Carol Lerner

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** Teaching Mindful Media Consumption
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October 25, 2023 - 3:30 p.m. CDT
Join Learning for Justice for a webinar ([link removed]) on critical media consumption! With experts in the field from IREX and Columbia (Missouri) Public Schools, you will be introduced to media literacy concepts and how they can be used to resist manipulative information. In addition, the webinar will highlight real-world implementation models and resources for you to bring to your practice. This panel discussion will allow for real-time dialogue with expert co-hosts; you don’t want to miss it! Register now. ([link removed])

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** Virtual Open-Enrollment Workshops
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Learning for Justice is excited to offer 90-minute, interactive, virtual, open-enrollment workshops. Unpacking the Social Justice Standards will introduce participants to the Learning for Justice Social Justice Standards. Let’s Talk will use the Let’s Talk! guide to provide participants the opportunity to learn strategies for creating supportive learning environments that encourage risk-taking. And Speak Up at School will provide strategies that educators and students can use to interrupt bias and injustice. Learn more and register today. ([link removed])

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** Discussing War and Conflict
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As images of war and conflict fill television screens and flood the internet right now, young people need the support of parents, caregivers and educators to grapple with their emotions and to understand the events. This LFJ page ([link removed]) offers resources for educators, parents and caregivers to help facilitate crucial conversations and support young people.

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** National Book Month:
Freedom To Read, Freedom To Learn
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LFJ compiled this list of resources ([link removed]) to help families advocate for the freedom to obtain an honest and inclusive education. Learn more about how to engage our communities to serve all children.
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