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Understanding Gender-affirming Care
Misinformation abounds about what gender-affirming care entails. This latest article from writer and activist Dorothee Benz, Ph.D., lays out a foundation to aid in understanding the importance of gender-affirming care.
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The Visibility of Black People Matters
Racial stereotypes and myths persist only with our continuous active consent—in the stories we teach and tell, and those we don’t. And the price we pay for this is monumental.
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Continuing Support for COVID-19 Bereavement
With over 200,000 children experiencing the loss of a parent or caregiver during the COVID-19 pandemic, educators are becoming grief counselors.
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Counter and Resist Dominant Narratives
In this hostile learning environment created by censorship and book bans, these LFJ book reviews encourage us all to keep reading—and writing—to counter the narratives that have historically excluded diverse perspectives.
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How Educators Can Address Roe v. Wade
While we may feel overwhelmed in the aftermath of the overturned landmark decision, we are neither hopeless nor helpless. A social justice education expert offers suggestions.
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Gun Violence Is an Ongoing Concern
We must push for more restrictive gun laws to change the cycle of mass shootings, collective outrage and minimal action. Read more here.
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Subscribe to Learning for Justice Magazine
Look for the Fall 2022 issue of Learning for Justice magazine in your mailbox soon! And if you haven’t done so yet, make sure to visit our website for subscription information.
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Check Out What We’re Reading
“As anxiety and depression rates have soared among young Americans, educators and advocates say children’s books can play a role in helping them cope.” — AP News
“Most importantly, we must make sure that we exercise our fundamental right to vote at every opportunity — up and down the ballot, from the president of the United States to the local school board.” — NBC News
“As champions of access, librarians are committed to curating collections that allow everyone who enters the library to see themselves in the books and resources the library provides.” — The Washington Post
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