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Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948

The U.N. General Assembly adopted the original version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. The intention was to safeguard the international community against atrocities such as occurred during World War II.

United Nations

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Religion Class Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

Subject

Civics

History

Economics

July 2, 2014

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Reading Diversity

Including diverse voices is a priority in K–12 classrooms. Learning for Justice offers a unique model to make it easier: Reading Diversity.

Topic

Religion Ability Class Immigration Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

June 27, 2022

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Issue 41, Spring 2012

Civil Rights Road Trip

Illustration of a map of Civil Rights landmarks

By tracing the footsteps of those who fought for civil rights, you may begin to think about how you can use your own voice to make positive changes.

Topic

Rights & Activism

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Atlanta Compromise 1895

Regarded as one of the most important speeches in American history, it was delivered by Booker T. Washington as a plea for racial cooperation in the South during a time of deep racial prejudice.

Booker T. Washington

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Civil Rights Movement Class

Subject

Civics

History

Geography

July 16, 2018

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“Cornerstone” Speech

In this speech, Alexander H. Stephens justifies the Confederacy’s secession, arguing that the “cornerstone” of the Confederacy is the maintenance of the institution of slavery and the belief in the inferiority of African Americans.

Alexander H. Stephens

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

January 6, 2018

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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.

Learning for Justice Staff

Grade Level

9-12

Topic

Class Gender & Sexual Identity

Subject

History

Geography

August 9, 2017

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Issue 64, Spring 2020

Digging Deep Into the Social Justice Standards: Justice

Help students recognize both justice and injustice so they can celebrate justice and also call out injustice when they see it.

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Issue 63, Fall 2019

Black Minds Matter

Illustration of a student of color raising their hand in class while other students look on.

Interrupting school practices that disregard the mental health of Black youth.

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Issue 23, Spring 2003

"We Don't Use That Language Anymore"

A leadership program helps Maine students confront the culture of verbal abuse.

Topic

Bullying & Bias

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Before Rosa Parks: Frances Watkins Harper

The title “Before Rosa Parks” loosely links a number of lessons that discuss African-American women who were active in the fight for civil rights before the 1950s. This lesson highlights Frances Watkins Harper, who challenged power structures in the South by talking to free former slaves about voting, land ownership and education—and fought segregated public transportation.

Grade Level

6-8 9-12

Topic

Gender & Sexual Identity

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Reading & Language Arts

Social Studies

History

July 6, 2009

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