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Don’t Stop Talking About Gun Violence
We must push for more restrictive gun laws to change the cycle of mass shootings, collective outrage and minimal action.
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Heavy Topics, Strong Classrooms
Our democracy desperately needs diverse voices to engage in mature dialogue if we are to ever find compassionate solutions to our common problems. Schools must be where young people learn to do this.
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Check the Labels
A simple writing assignment sharpens students’ minds — and challenges their biases.
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The America Project
When Carmen asks her mom what it means to be Puerto Rican and American, she learns a valuable lesson about identity and culture.
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Building Connections Across Communities
In recognizing a meaningful moment with educators, LFJ Associate Director for Learning in Schools, Sarah-SoonLing Blackburn, Ed.D., explains how “This work is more sustainable when we share it with others.”
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Impact of Youth Vote (Transcript)
This transcript accompanies the "Impact of Youth Vote" lesson.
July 18, 2017
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Informational
Rigoberta Menchú
Rigoberta Menchú has dedicated her life to fighting the injustices faced by the people of Guatemala and educating the world on the concept of indigenous people and fighting for their interests.
August 9, 2017
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Against the Current
Native American activists use civil disobedience and consensus-building to resolve an old dispute over natural resources.
August 7, 2017
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Five Standards of Effective Pedagogy
Does your teaching include these five standards? Take a deep dive with this self-check, originally produced by the Center for Research on Education, Diversity and Excellence at the University of California.
May 4, 2011
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Country Outposts
Life can be tough for LGBT students in rural schools. But like kids in more urban areas, that can change with the right kind of support from teachers and parents.