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April 17, 2023

‘Never Again’ Starts With Education

A photo of the eternal flame in the Hall of Remembrance at the Holocaust Memorial

Mandating Holocaust education in U.S. public schools and simultaneously banning or censoring other “hard histories” is ineffective, disingenuous and further demonstrates the importance of teaching honest history.

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Race & Ethnicity Religion Rights & Activism

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Learning for Justice Educator Fund Guidelines

The LFJ Educator Fund supports three types of projects: classroom level, school level and district level. For all project types, we seek to fund initiatives that culminate in measurable student outcomes and sustainable

November 3, 2021

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Apply for the New LFJ Educator Fund!

Learning for Justice’s new Educator Fund supports educators who embrace and embed social justice, anti-bias and anti-racist principles throughout their classrooms, schools and districts. We seek to fund equity-focused projects that address restorative discipline, youth civic engagement or dismantling oppressive narratives. These resources include guidelines for applying, FAQs and an exemplary project from a previous grant awardee. Submit your application today!

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January 19, 2022

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April 24, 2023

What Is Social Justice Education?

Children drawn in chalk holding hands around the globe

A renowned scholar and educator explains social justice education and highlights its role in actively countering injustice and helping to build an inclusive democracy for the benefit of all.

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Race & Ethnicity Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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Learning for Justice Educator Fund Frequently Asked Questions

How does the new LFJ Educator Fund differ from the old Educator Grants program? In August 2020, we paused our grants program to strategically redesign it. While the two programs have many similarities, there are some

November 2, 2021

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Issue 55, Spring 2017

Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff

Immigrant and Refugee Children illustration B Bragg

Now, more than ever, these vulnerable students need advocates in schools.

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Immigration

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September 11, 2020

What Anti-racism Really Means for Educators

As anti-racism becomes a popular goal for schools across the nation, this TT advisory board member considers what it really means to be an anti-racist educator.

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Race & Ethnicity

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Issue 3, Fall 2022

Inclusive Education Benefits All Children

Illustration of various young people together.

In confronting attacks on LGBTQ+ students’ rights to representation and safety in public education, we hold firm to creating inclusive and affirming learning spaces.

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Race & Ethnicity Gender & Sexual Identity Bullying & Bias Rights & Activism

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August 9, 2022

‘Roe v. Wade’—What Can Educators Do?

Two women sit at a table and one of the women is talking to someone across from her who is not in view. They are in a workshop setting.

While we may feel overwhelmed in the aftermath of the overturned landmark decision, we are neither hopeless nor helpless. A social justice education expert offers suggestions.

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Race & Ethnicity Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism

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August 13, 2012

Can Connected Educator Tackle Technology Equity?

It’s undeniable. Technology is in the classroom in new and instructive ways. Flipped classrooms and interactive instruction videos created by teachers for use by students at home are becoming more popular. Teachers are emerging as bloggers, creating classroom websites and using other digital products. Technology offers the potential to level the playing field for students without direct access to resources available to other students in more affluent schools.

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