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THE MOMENT
Supporting Young Learners in the Pursuit of Justice
Teaching children empathy that leads to justice means much more than teaching them to be kind. Adults—educators, parents and caregivers—who support little learners have the opportunity as this school year begins to help young ones, both inside and outside of the classroom, create “culture[s] of justice” prioritizing empathy and justice. This LFJ resource, “Teaching Kindness Isn’t Enough,” can help.
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Stories Schools Won’t Tell
The children’s television show, Arthur, has consistently asked children to see the humanity in the people around them. However, local PBS networks’ refusal in 2019 to air an episode of the show featuring the marriage of two men indicates a larger problem in our society—and our schools. Read here to learn more.
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LFJ October 2022 Magazine Sneak Peek
A timely upcoming feature examines the ways in which networks of caregivers, educators and other trusted adults can help young people identify and resist manipulative online content. Subscribe by September 7 to receive a print copy of the Fall issue of Learning for Justice magazine.
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Fun Social Justice Activities for Elementary Students
Anti-bias education can be fun for young students. This LFJ webinar highlights some activities that children can get excited about while they learn the value of identity, diversity, justice and action—the LFJ Social Justice Standards. Watch here and find out how you can earn a certificate of completion.
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Unpacking the Social Justice Standards
This interactive, virtual professional development will introduce participants to the LFJ Social Justice Standards. After exploring available resources, participants will leave with an understanding of how to authentically incorporate the social justice standards into their daily practice. Register today!
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The 2022-23 school year begins in an “atmosphere of uncertainty and censorship” with book bans, anti-LGBTQ legislation and parameters around discussions of race and U.S. history. GLAAD has created a rich resource to help educators, families and students navigate this climate. Find the guide here.
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Check Out What We’re Reading
“To succeed on the pilot AP African American Studies test, students will have to understand the concept of intersectionality, a way of looking at discrimination through overlapping racial and gender identities, and know that while it was written about by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw—a leading thinker on critical race theory—it was also talked about by 19th century thinkers like Maria Stewart, a teacher who argued that racism and sexism had to be studied together.” — Time
“As states and districts adjust their reading rules, parents and students are working to change things, too. Teens in Texas, for example, have formed “banned book clubs”—while in Missouri, students are suing their district to restore eight pulled books.” — The Washington Post
“The decision sets a legal precedent that trans people are protected by the federal anti-discrimination law.” — Teen Vogue
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