Newsletter from Learning for Justice

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December 27, 2022


** Rest and Reflect, Then Let Peace and Love Be Your Guide in 2023
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“So I say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide.” —John Lewis

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At the end of 2022, we uplift these messages of hope after a year filled with both victories and continued struggles. Loss and grief and numerous discriminatory policies negatively affected communities already experiencing undue pressure. At the same time, we saw fierce movements to protect our rights. A just society requires much of us all, so, as 2023 approaches, we must take care of ourselves and one another. We must remain hopeful about a better future. This season, we hope you’ll find inspiration in the words of civil rights leaders and in stories to share with young children.
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** The Night Before the Dream
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In this poem for children ([link removed]) , Bea’s family travels a long time to hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—and plan how they’ll make his dream a reality. The tale uplifts the value of family and the fight for justice across every generation.
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** Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation
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Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis wrote his ([link removed]) final article ([link removed]) to be published on the day of his funeral. Here, he gives us a hefty dose of optimism and motivation to continue this work as we look ahead to a better future.


** Resource Spotlight
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* SMS SOS ([link removed])
* The Value of Educator Self-care ([link removed])
* Self-care Can Be Social Justice ([link removed])


** Story Corner
For Young Readers, Parents, Caregivers and Educators
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In “ ([link removed]) Kindness Attracts Kindness ([link removed]) ” ([link removed]) by Holly Lebowitz Rossi, young children learn some valuable lessons after discussing their concerns with adults. Share this short story with children to help instill the importance of effective communication and kindness.


** Check Out What We’re Reading
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“The more that teachers can be in conversation with themselves or people they trust about their own lives, the better teachers they will be.” —E ([link removed]) ducation Week ([link removed])

“There will always be time for the hard stuff, so let’s appreciate the glimmers of light where we can.” —T ([link removed]) he Seattle Times ([link removed])

“Given the discourse around the word ‘woman’ this year, Dictionary.com was careful to point out that it wasn’t the final authority on the term, adding that ‘the word belongs to each and every woman – however they define themselves.’” —C ([link removed]) NN ([link removed])
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