lesson
Understanding Past and Present Labor Injustice through Music
Period songs give students an understanding of early 19th century labor conditions
July 6, 2009
4,312 Results
film kit
An Outrage
This film takes viewers to the very communities where heinous acts of violence took place, offering a painful look back at lives lost to lynching and a critical look forward. (Available for streaming only)
September 11, 2017
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Helping Students Navigate a Violent World
There is no greater blow to a society than when its children are harmed. Today, we are reeling.
article
Robin Can Fly
Janelle's friend Robin is ready to un-secret something important. Is Janelle ready to listen?
article
A Standard to Sustain
Vermont students claim their legacy of participatory democracy.
article
Walking in Their “Zapatos”
After spending a day observing two master language teachers, this teacher mentor and his mentee learned some valuable lessons about inclusion.
publication
Section II: Classroom Culture
Best Practices for Serving English Language Learners and Their Families
July 5, 2017
the moment
What Is the School-to-Prison Pipeline, and How Do We Disrupt It?
Understanding how school discipline policies can contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline is essential for educators and families. Harsh punishments, automatic out-of-class time and police involvement for discipline can push young people out of classrooms and into the criminal legal system. But educators, parents and caregivers can help to change this harmful system by advocating for and implementing practices that prioritize mental health and well-being.
- What Is the School-to-Prison Pipeline, and How Do We Dismantle It?
- Healing Through Restoration and Transformation
- Toolkit: The Foundations of Restorative Justice
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It Has Stayed With Me
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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Helping Kids When Their Parents Won’t
Active parents make a teacher’s job much easier. They check up on homework assignments, help with discipline and guarantee that education is valued.