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** We’re Hosting Virtual Professional Development Workshops!
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During the pandemic, our expert trainers are unable to see educators in person. So our PD workshops are going virtual. Register today ([link removed]) to learn more about addressing inequities at your school, facilitating critical conversations and integrating our Social Justice Standards in your work.
Equity Work Should Start From the Top // Lauryn Mascareñaz and Rodney Trice ([link removed])

“No, I Am Not OK.” Thanks for Asking. // Dr. Neal A. Lester ([link removed])

Lies My Bookshelf Told Me: Slavery in Children's Literature // Jenifer Frank ([link removed])
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An Outrage: The Legacy of Racial Terror
Teaching about the history of lynching is a step toward healing and toward facing a topic many Americans prefer to avoid. Our film An Outrage and the accompanying viewer’s guide ([link removed]) offer educators the tools they need to teach honestly and effectively about the legacy of racial terror in the United States.
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** How You Can Respond to Coronavirus Racism
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As COVID-19 infections increase, so do racism and xenophobia toward Asian and Pacific Islander communities. We know that racist “jokes” can quickly become racist rants, and those rants can turn to violence. Use our “Speak Up” strategies ([link removed]) to let people know you’re not OK with racist or xenophobic comments about coronavirus or anything else.
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** Teaching Kindness Isn’t Enough
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Teaching kindness is a staple of elementary education. But, as a veteran first-grade teacher explains ([link removed]) , we need to teach students about justice as well. When being considerate, nice and friendly is all children learn about how to treat one another, we risk losing something fundamental.
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** Honoring the Intersectional History of LGBTQ Pride
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June 28 marks the anniversary of the start of the Stonewall uprisings. Largely led by Black and brown trans women and gender nonconforming people of color, protesters demonstrated against routine police violence, discrimination and dehumanization. This year, we’re celebrating Pride by honoring the intersectional history ([link removed]) of the LGBTQ movement—and the intersectionality of current movements in support of Black lives and LGBTQ rights.


** Check Out What We’re Reading
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“Pay the fine and the fees, and you’re free. Default on either, and the government can garnish your parents’ wages, intercept tax refunds, stall your ability to get a driver’s license—or, in a worst-case scenario, send you to jail. Unsurprisingly, it is people of color who tend to be most affected by these policies.” — Slate ([link removed])

“I want laws passed and lives prioritized over feelings. Riots may scare you, but living terrifies me. I want non-white history taught in schools. I want Black teachers and an increase in funding for mental health and rehabilitation. I need on-site counselors at all times. I need to know that there’s justice outside of court. I need to know that Black lives matter.” — Chalkbeat Colorado ([link removed])

“It’s usually an innocuous question phrased poorly, and I’ll happily talk about my background, but it assumes that Asians can’t quite be considered ‘American.’ That assumption quietly breeds suspicion, and suspicion breeds fear.” — The New York Times ([link removed])
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