The First Issue of Learning for Justice Magazine Has Arrived!
In the Fall issue of Learning for Justice magazine, we’re looking back and we’re looking forward. You’ll find stories that explore the practices and dreams we must carry into the future of education for the sake of our young people and ourselves. We hope you’ll read and share the lessons that speak to you and join us in using this critical moment to reimagine a just education system—and a just world. And we’d love for you to share your opinion on our magazine by taking this survey!
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The Curb-cut Effect and Championing Equity
The term “curb-cut effect” is rooted in decades of disability activism. Named for the ramps that make sidewalks more accessible to and from the streets, this effect has come to illustrate a broader phenomenon: If we focus on equity for those denied equity, the entire community benefits. In this issue’s cover story, LFJ Senior Writer Cory Collins explores how the pandemic demanded curb-cut thinking and a focus on equity. Read the full feature story here.
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A Look at Our Upcoming Civil Rights Movement Resource
The recent attempts to censor and censure the teaching of honest and inclusive history is not just untruthful. It’s actively harmful and insulting. Students want and need to understand the historic precedents to today’s injustices—and the precedents that inform their communities’ resilience, cultures and triumphs. Because of this, we can never shy away from teaching the truth. And because of this, we at LFJ are excited to offer a sneak peek of an upcoming resource designed to help educators teach accurately and inclusively about the Black Freedom Struggle.
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Dena Simmons on Humanity, Healing and Doing the Work
Meet Dr. Dena Simmons, educator, activist, author and the founder of LiberatED, “a collective at the intersection of racial justice, social emotional learning (SEL) and healing in education rooted in radical love.” In a Q&A with Simmons in our new issue, we explore the lessons we should carry forward from educating during the ongoing pandemic. Simmons offers insight on what it means to instill culturally responsive SEL, what it means to prioritize safety and healing, and more.
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Language Access Is More Than Just Translation
In our new issue, Julie Feng—a senior communications strategist for the Community Center for Education Results—explores how the pandemic shined a bright light on a longtime problem: the need for better strategies for communicating with families in languages other than English. The feature story highlights the work of school districts in Washington state that illustrated the value of prioritizing language access to improve family and community engagement. Read here for more of this story and best practices in language access.
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