Spotlight: Civics education that tells an honest story about race in our nation is essential for a strong, inclusive democracy. In this Q&A, Angela Glover Blackwell shares her thoughts on the role of civics literacy in building a multiracial democracy. lfj.pub/48vNIqM

How does fair and inclusive education benefit all children and foster a more democratic nation? LFJ magazine can help build understanding of critical issues in education and social justice to strengthen democracy. Sign up now for your free copy! lfj.pub/39pqkBm

Download and share this One World poster featuring a quote from poet Kay Ulanday Barrett.

“We have to harvest and cultivate our own stories, not just to feel valid, but to feel rejoiced.” lfj.pub/3AxvFOA

Did you miss last week’s webinar on supporting youth activism? It’s now available on demand. This webinar breaks down the history and present-day realities of youth activism and offers resources for supporting young people in their efforts. lfj.pub/48HWYHd

Today is Earth Day. As you celebrate Earth Day, we urge you to consider how best to address the issues of climate change and other key environmental crises alongside questions of racism, colonialism and poverty. lfj.pub/3Q8iqhN

25 years have passed since the Columbine massacre. We must push for responsible gun laws to change the cycle of mass shootings, collective outrage and minimal action. lfj.pub/3yp8Fm1

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. Today we remember and mourn the many young people who've been lost in school shootings since that time, and the thousands of other young people who have been killed in gun deaths more broadly. lfj.pub/3UhmZZU

In our newest Q&A, author and educator Jamilah Pitts shares her thoughts on liberation and love in teaching. lfj.pub/3TTehQ2

“When you help your students or the children that you’re raising feel like they have control and agency and that they can be part of the change they desire, they feel motivated. They feel like they can make a difference.” lfj.pub/4cU4l1p

'The world often doesn’t allow Black people to simply be. But it’s incredibly important for parents, family members and educators to protect the ability for our babies just to be babies.' lfj.pub/3MvQzUx

Join us in denouncing Confederate Heritage Month. Here are some common myths used to justify the Confederacy's “Lost Cause,” debunked. #WhoseHeritage lfj.pub/442Dn3N

Read Bria Wright's reflections on the ways her own experiences as a student inspired her to become a teacher on behalf of Black girls like her.
'You are more than enough. The world needs you to sprinkle your Black girl magic any- and everywhere you go.' lfj.pub/3emLHpy

What does it mean to be a student or teacher of color in a school named after a Confederate general? School names should not be used to venerate those who fought for the perpetuation of slavery. Join us in pushing back against Confederate History Month. lfj.pub/4axx9uY

So many of us support anti-racist education, but what do we mean when we use that term? This article offers a helpful breakdown. lfj.pub/3JHQ6x0

If we wish to fully see young people, we must understand the communities they call home. This article shares an innovative model where educators partner with community organizers to emphasize mutual aid, restorative justice and emotional safety. lfj.pub/48w3YaE

Check out this article, where author and educator Jamilah Pitts offers advice for teaching in difficult times, reflecting on the ways that teachers can hold space for joy in the classroom while helping students find their power as change-agents. lfj.pub/4cZOZs5

'Studies about Black male educators support the same conclusion: Schools need more of them in classrooms because all students, particularly students of color, benefit from having Black male educators in school.'
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“When you help ... children ... feel like they have control and agency and that they can be part of the change they desire, they feel motivated. They feel like they can make a difference.” Dena Simmons discusses honoring students' humanity. lfj.pub/4cU4l1p

TODAY at 3:30 p.m. CDT, join us for a webinar on Youth Activism. We'll address youth activism's history and present-day realities and will equip educators with the tools necessary to support youth activism in their own contexts.
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[New article] In our newest Q&A, author and educator Jamilah Pitts shares her thoughts on liberation and love in teaching. Centering liberation in the practices educators already engage with is an essential aspect to achieve a just world.
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