Learning for Justice

"The LGBTQ+ equality movement in the United States has made extraordinary progress in the past few decades. While LGBTQ+ people have always existed, the freedom to live openly and equally, to have visible representation, is powerful and relatively new in our society. But that life-affirming progress is at risk because of increasing threats from discriminatory anti-LGBTQ+ laws and policies." Read and share this new Learning for Justice magazine article: lfj.pub/LGBTQ-equality Recognizing that LGBTQ+ equality is interconnected with the fundamental rights of all people is essential in combating hate and strengthening democracy. #education, #socialjustice, #parenting

"Ensuring nutrition and health is fundamental to children’s education and to our nation’s well-being and future. This fact is one that should not divide us, and one that we should be able to discuss and address across our differences." Let us work toward a more just and hopeful future for all our children. Read and share this Learning for Justice magazine article by Anthony Conwright: https://lnkd.in/guSuWP8P #education, #socialjustice, #parenting

Celebrate African and Indigenous cultures with these talking points and activities for children and families. To complement that exploration, talking about commonalities across cultures helps children build empathy and understand identity and diversity. Learn more: lfj.pub/3yUeWuf #education, #socialjustice, #parenting

When traumatizing events happen in our communities, across the country and around the world, we often struggle with how to respond.?Providing safe spaces for young people to learn about and discuss current events is essential—and so is helping them to process their emotions. To help you respond to crisis events, Learning for Justice gathered recommendations and resources that can guide conversations with young people and manage potential actions and reactions. Learn more: lfj.pub/handle-with-care #education, #parenting

"Embedded in the proverb 'it takes a village to raise a child' is a profound truth: The collective effort of an entire community is essential for nurturing the growth and well-being of children." In this family-school-community partnerships model, Joy Masha emphasizes collective effort to nurturing all our children. Learn more with this Learning for Justice magazine article: lfj.pub/becoming-a-village #education, #socialjustice, #parenting

“All young people are worthy and deserving of love – the kind of love that moves us to nurture their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.” Shamari Reid, author of 'Humans Who Teach,' encourages us to work together to nurture all our children. Learn more in this article from the newest Learning for Justice magazine: lfj.pub/nurture-youth #education, #socialjustice, #parenting

“It is well past time to end generational injustice against Black children in the education system in the Deep South, and it is our responsibility to do so.” - Delvin Davis The well-being of children should concern us all. Let us work toward a more hopeful future for all our children. Read and share this article from Learning for Justice magazine: https://lnkd.in/eaRb-Y2e #education, #socialjustice, #humanrights

“The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democracy.” – John Lewis The resources in this Learning for Justice series can help to develop the civic knowledge, skills and dispositions essential for responsible civic engagement – including the power of the vote. Learn more: lfj.pub/civics

Voter suppression is a significant threat to our democracy. Strategies to suppress voting continue to undermine our democracy today and have increased over the past two decades. This new Learning for Justice resource offers an overview of actions that aim to restrict voter access along with recommendations and resources. Learn more: lfj.pub/voter-suppression #education, #socialjustice

The well-being of our children should concern us all. This crucial election week, we must unite in choosing a more inclusive and democratic society. Georgia educator Katie R., who was fired for reading a children’s book about acceptance, encourages us to advocate for all children, reminding us of the importance of our votes at all levels, including local school boards. Read and share this conversation with Katie Rinderle from the new Learning for Justice magazine: lfj.pub/rinderle-article #education, #socialjustice