July 6, 2021

Students Say Teach the Truth

In her latest article for Learning for Justice, educator and LFJ award winner Elizabeth Kleinrock asked current and former students what they thought about politicians, caregivers and community members supporting laws that would make it illegal for schools to teach about race, racism, gender and privilege, among other social justice-related topics. Here’s what they had to say.

Black Male Educators Create Space for Joy // Coshandra Dillard 

A Flaw in the Foundation // Natalie Odom Pough

It Was Always About Control // Cory Collins
Discriminatory Policies at the Summer Olympics
From a policy banning swim caps designed for natural Black hair to a ruling that several Black women can’t compete because of naturally high testosterone levels, some Olympic policies reflect stereotypes and discriminatory dress code policies that many Black girls and women face in schools. Use these resources to assess your school’s dress code, advocate for inclusion and check that you don’t reinforce harmful stereotypes.

Resources for Combatting Online Youth Radicalization

Educators are often on the frontlines of confronting and building resilience against harmful extremist ideas targeted at young people. Use these new resources from SPLC and Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) at American University to combat online youth radicalization of vulnerable students.

Subscribe Now to Receive the Fall Issue of Our Magazine!

July 13 is the last day to subscribe if you want to receive a print copy of the first issue of our newly renamed Learning for Justice magazine! The issue drops this fall, and as always, it’s free!  If you’re already a subscriber, it’s a good time to make sure we have your current shipping information. Just sign in to your Learning for Justice profile or create an account to subscribe or manage your subscription preferences. 

Register for This Year’s Virtual EduColor Summit

Today is the last day for early-bird registration for this year’s virtual EduColor Summit set for July 23. The summit brings together innovative and community-centered educators from across the country to convene around the issues of pedagogy, agency and equity. Check out this year’s keynote speakers and register here!

Check Out What We’re Reading

“In closing off room to explore the impact of America’s racist history by citing ’division’ ... the laws directly threaten any teacher who pursues a sustained, critical understanding of the deeper causes, legacies or contemporary implications of racism.” — The Washington Post

“Chicano social justice activist and feminist writer Elizabeth Martinez died in San Francisco at 95. She was a fixture at marches and rallies and wrote books about the history of Chicanos and Chicanas.” — NPR

“Our students need to learn about the times when this country has lived up to its promise, and when it has not. Honesty. That’s what they need from us. Truth. That’s what they expect.” — USA Today
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