Newsletter from Learning for Justice

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December 13, 2022


** Creating a Society Rooted in Justice
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“Our sense of community encourages us to plant seeds of curiosity and watch them grow.” —Britt Hawthorne in Raising Antiracist Children
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** Q&A With Author Britt Hawthorne
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Parents and caregivers are at the forefront in efforts to give children the foundation to build future inclusive societies. In this article ([link removed]) from the Fall 2022 issue of Learning for Justice magazine, nationally recognized anti-racist writer and educator Britt Hawthorne reminds us that “When we’re genuinely in and relating to our community, we’ll sense the injustices and justices of the world. We will notice who is constantly erased in discussions and the communities most impacted by political decisions.”

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** Staff Picks: What We’re Reading
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In the Fall 2022 issue of Learning for Justice magazine, we offer book recommendations ([link removed]) for growing readers and their families that affirm identities, celebrate diversity and highlight justice. Britt Hawthorne, author of Raising Antiracist Children, recommends starting early with our children to create homes “rooted in justice, compassion and love.”
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** Resisting Dominant Narratives
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In this hostile learning environment created by censorship and book bans, these LFJ book reviews ([link removed]) encourage us all to keep reading—and writing—to counter the narratives that have historically excluded diverse perspectives. We resist the pressures of book bans and work to advance an expansive narrative that bolsters our dynamic, diverse democracy.


** Resource Spotlight
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* A Care Plan for Honest History and Difficult Conversations ([link removed])
* This Conversation Is Anti-racist ([link removed])
* How PBS’ ‘Arthur’ Resources Support Prosocial Behavior and Critical Literacy ([link removed])

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Check Out Learning for Justice’s New Online Course: Youth in Front

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** Read and share the new Fall Issue of Learning for Justice Magazine
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** Check Out What We’re Reading
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“In spite of the pressure and its toll, many principals say they believe the vast majority of parents do not support the conflicts that have so divided their schools, that many of these fights are driven by ‘small clusters of hate.’” —NPR ([link removed])

“As the tensions spurred by changes in the student body came to light in recent school board meetings, students and teachers at two schools (Howard and East Side Elementary) in the district opted to keep focusing on creating an inclusive environment around them.” —CNN ([link removed])

“‘It’s just now, my generation, where all of us are owning homes and being able to send our kids to college and being able to look back on this history and say: What in the world happened here?’” —The Washington Post ([link removed])
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