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We are the staff of the Southern Poverty Law Center's Learning for Justice program. We are committed to teaching and learning together in community to foster the practice of democracy for the greater good of our communities in the South and our nation.

Articles by Learning for Justice

Teach This: America’s Presidential Primaries, Explained

Use this video to introduce your students to the history of presidential primaries and to spark a discussion about the role of primaries today.

Teach This: Native American Appropriation at the Super Bowl

This weekend’s Super Bowl offers an opportunity to talk with students about appropriation and identity.

Future Voters Project: Additional Resources

Looking for registration forms, state laws or further guidance on planning your voter registration drive? Here are a few of our favorite resources!

Future Voters Project: Build Your Registration Team

The first step to a successful voter registration drive is assembling the right team. Here’s how you can find the folks you need and get them excited!

Teach This: Politics and History Textbooks

A recent New York Times article compares history textbooks to show the radical differences between California and Texas editions. It’s a great opportunity to encourage your students to think about the role politics plays in curriculum.