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April 18, 2019

Hate at School: March 2019

Student with a startled expression on their face

Hate incidents last month included threats and even violence. We’ve got to do better.

Topic

Religion Ability Bullying & Bias

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March 27, 2019

Hate at School: February 2019

Close up of young African-American child.

Instead of lessons about black history and culture, February brought slurs, blackface, threats and even violence at some U.S. schools.

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Religion Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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February 9, 2021

It Has Stayed With Me

Empty desks in a classroom with a blackboard in the background.

One Learning for Justice staffer reflects on the harm she experienced when her educators ignored Black History Month—and calls on all educators to uplift the value in Black history all year.

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Issue 25, Spring 2004

Brown Is...

Complete interviews with 14 Americans about the legacy and impact of 'Brown v. Board.'

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Issue 25, Spring 2004

BROWN V. BOARD: A New Milestone Decade

Can Brown's anniversary reawaken the spirit of common cause that fueled the Civil Rights Movement?

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Issue 6, Fall 2024

Only Young Once: The Case for Dismantling the South’s School-to-Prison Pipeline

We must end the long-standing maltreatment and criminalization of Black children in the education system throughout the South.

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Informational

Anything We Love Can Be Saved (Introduction)

In this introduction, Alice Walker touches on ideas of activism, the strength of the individual, enlightenment, fear of being inferior and the conviction needed to embrace one's life.

Alice Walker

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

Civics

History

July 7, 2014

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June 25, 2015

When a Fairy Tale Turns Into a Nightmare

Two North Carolina educators resigned last week after an LGBT-inclusive fairy tale was read to third-graders. What does that say about school climate?

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias

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January 13, 2011

Brenda Anfinson is a Minnesota-based writer, educator and speaker on issues in adult basic education. She currently teaches basic literacy and civics classes to adult learners. After completing bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and anthropology at Luther College, she completed a master’s degree in education at the University of St. Thomas. When not teaching, she is busy cycling and enjoying the great outdoors.