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The Relationship Aspect
Elementary school counselor Nicole Morales says that, after two difficult school years, the way forward is to build relationships with intention.
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Ask, Investigate and Advocate
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Nefertari Yancie, Ph.D., credits her family’s commitment to asking courageous questions, seeking answers and taking action as the impetus for her career in the classroom.
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A Message From Our Director
LFJ Director Jalaya Liles Dunn emphasizes that “Teaching an honest history counters a prevailing narrative that denies the real origins of this country and maintains an unjust society.”
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Teaching the Past to Improve the Future
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Despite a range of opposition, educators are committed to teaching honest history in their classrooms—and students are eager to learn.
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Partnering With Museums to Teach Honest History
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Looking for support and solidarity in teaching honest history? Partner with a museum.
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From Slavery to School Discipline
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Envisioning schools that affirm and protect Black students means reckoning with a long history of racist punishment.
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Rural Schools and Hard History
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The rich history and diversity of rural communities have largely been erased. Appreciating both charts a promising path forward.
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Debbie Reese on Book Bans and Native Representation
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Scholar Debbie Reese talks book bans and the fear of a just society.