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Returning to Class after the Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting

We wish it weren't necessary to share these resources again. If you’re struggling with what to say to your students about the devastating attack on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, these resources can help. And if you or your students are taking action to prevent gun violence, we’d like to hear about it. Please contact our Editors.

  • When Bad Things Happen
  • Showing Up Strong for Yourself—and Your Students—in the Aftermath of Violence
  • Responding to Trauma in Your Classroom
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Education Justice Is Crucial for a Thriving Democracy

During this back-to-school season, let’s support the education and well-being of all young people. Learning for Justice offers new and updated education justice resources with research-based practices that benefit all students and help ensure more inclusive public schools that foster excellence and equity. Education justice is crucial if we are to achieve a thriving multiracial democracy.

Visit the Education Justice series for resources!

  • Education Justice
  • Why Public Schools Matter
  • Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of the Department of Education
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Today Is National Voter Registration Day!

The 2020 election is six weeks away, and time is winding down for future voters to get registered! Whether you’re working remotely or in-person, these resources can help you teach students of any age about voting and civic engagement. Here, you’ll find easy advice on helping students register, along with recommendations and resources for teaching about voting rights and voter suppression.

  • Take 10 Minutes to Register Future Voters Today
  • Future Voters Project
  • Voting and Voices
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Addressing Poverty Bias in the Classroom

My nana is laughing as she tells me one of her favorite childhood stories. As her cheeks lift into a smile, I can see the teenager who boldly told her teacher that threats to visit Nana’s parents about her behavior are ineffective. “You see,” she said, “they don’t speak any English.”
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When Systems Cause Trauma

This week, police body camera video was released showing a 6-year-old pulled from her classroom and arrested. In September, when this event occurred, we shared resources about ending traumatic practices that hurt students of color. With this back in the news, we’re focusing on systems that disproportionately harm students of color and offering resources to help disrupt those systems. We hope you’ll read, share and do the same.

  • When Schools Cause Trauma
  • Black Minds Matter
  • Reframing Classroom Management
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Immigration

Tell complex stories about immigration in the United States and find strategies for serving immigrant students and families. Our resources can help you teach accurately about immigration and offer undocumented and ELL
June 28, 2017
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Inspections

Medical and legal inspections were the first of many tests immigrants would have to pass on their arduous journey to establish lives in the United States.
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Gwenyth Swain
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3-5
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Immigration
Subject
Civics
History
Geography
Social Justice Domain
Diversity
July 7, 2014
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National Suicide Prevention Week

National Suicide Prevention Week reminds us that many people are struggling, including students and educators who need schools and communities to be safer, more accepting spaces. Support young people by helping to create inclusive school environments, speaking up against bias and bullying, and providing information about available resources. Talk about mental health, and encourage the people in your life to reach out for support when needed. We hope these LFJ resources help.

  • Demystifying the Mind
  • Black Minds Matter
  • A Refuge for LGBTQ+ Young People