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March 29, 2022
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** Tomorrow’s Webinar: Supporting Immigrant Families
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Join Learning for Justice, experts from ImmSchools and the SPLC’s Immigrant Justice Project for a webinar on supporting immigrant students and families at
3:30 p.m. CT on Wednesday, March 30. In this webinar, participants will learn about the legal obligations of supporting immigrant students, gain insights into assessing current local policies and practices, and become familiar with resources for advocating for positive change. Join us again on April 13 for a follow-up webinar to receive new resources and ask additional questions. Find more information and register for both webinars here ([link removed]) .
Support LGBTQ Students and Educators as Our Rights Are Decided // Henry Cody Miller ([link removed])

Self-care Can Be Social Justice // Jamilah Pitts ([link removed])

Existence Is Resistance: Supporting Student-led Social Change // Stef Bernal-Martinez ([link removed])
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New Article on Supporting Immigrant Families
Just before the pandemic hit the U.S., changes to the “public charge” rule caused widespread fear, concern and confusion among immigrant communities. As an educator, sharing knowledge about the policy and its benefits allows immigrant students and families to have what they need. LFJ’s newest article ([link removed]) written by attorney and advocate Alison Yager can help.
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** Listen to a Special Podcast Episode About Music
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In part two of this special series ([link removed]) of our
Teaching Hard History podcast, Grammy Award-winner Dom Flemons takes us on a musical exploration of the American West after emancipation. “The American Songster” joins historian Charles L. Hughes to discuss the complexity of the sounds, songs and stories from and about the Jim Crow era.
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** Supportive Words Amid Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
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Yesterday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1557, banning elementary teachers from including lessons on sexual orientation or gender identity. As lawmakers in several states introduce similar harmful bills, we stand with you and your LGBTQ students. This One World poster ([link removed]) featuring Laverne Cox’s words reminds you and your students that “we are who we know ourselves to be.”
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** Deadline to Apply for Educator Fund is April 1!
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The deadline to apply for the current cycle of the Learning for Justice Educator Fund is
Friday, April 1. The Educator Fund supports educators who embrace and embed social justice, anti-bias and anti-racist principles throughout their classrooms, schools and districts. Learn more and apply for funding here ([link removed]) !


** Check Out What We’re Reading
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“‘It spreads so much blatant misinformation. This was the first text that we read for our imperialism unit, which was very concerning to me.’” — Teen Vogue ([link removed])

“‘It is sad and disheartening to students in this county to continuously keep speaking out about this for ourselves as if we are alone, all because the adults in power won’t implement real change for students who are being targeted by racism and hate speech. Until our voices are acknowledged and the school board implements real change, we will continue to speak.’” — The Cobb County Courier ([link removed])

“Conservative activists who have battled schools across the country over issues of race and gender have a new target: SEL programs that until recently were noncontroversial.” — The Washington Post ([link removed])
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