Inclusive education promotes learning spaces that are affirming and safe for all young people, considers representation of diverse identities in curricula and policies, and is intentional in creating equitable opportunities for all children to learn and thrive. To strengthen our democracy, it's crucial now more than ever to champion education that is inclusive and promotes critical thinking.
Learning for Justice’s resource pages offer collections of LFJ articles and resources that address a priority topic or celebrate a cultural event or heritage month. Pages may also include SPLC resources and external resource links.
Note: These resource pages will be continuously updated to share and highlight new content on the specific topic.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights and Inclusion
As we celebrate and uplift all identities of the LGBTQ+ community, we commit to the fight to ensure that everyone can live with dignity and have their full human rights respected. LGBTQ+ children and families deserve the right to safe, affirming and inclusive schools and communities. This page provides resources that can help all children to thrive.
Freedom To Read, Freedom To Learn
These resources, including specific calls to action, can help families advocate for the freedom to obtain an honest and inclusive education in their communities and in schools.
Supporting Students from Immigrant Families
Many immigrant children experience challenges adjusting to a new country and culture and being fully included in schools. In families without immigration documentation, the fear of family separation, arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and deportation continues to cause anxiety among children and their families. This page shares resources for families and educators.
What Is the School-to-Prison Pipeline, and How Do We Disrupt It?
School policies that include harsh punishments, automatic out-of-class time and police involvement for discipline contribute to pushing young people out of classrooms and into the criminal legal system.
Discussing War and Conflict: Resources for Educators, Parents and Caregivers
As images of war and conflict fill television screens and flood the internet right now, young people need the support of parents, caregivers and educators to grapple with their emotions and to understand the events.
Discussing Race, Racism and Police Violence
Our country’s system of policing has a history of violence that disproportionately steals the lives of Black, Indigenous and other people of color along with individuals with disabilities.
Discuss Black History All Year Long
Black history is central to our nation’s story. LFJ offers this collection of resources to help you learn about, teach and make Black history visible.
Media Literacy Resources
Critical thinking skills are imperative for resisting harmful disinformation and countering hate and bias. Educators, parents and caregivers should be essential partners in introducing media literacy concepts to children and young people.
Women's Rights—Women's History
Make a commitment to discuss, teach and learn about women’s rights and history, past and present, during Women’s History Month and every day.
Book Reviews for Children and Teens
Stories are a deeply meaningful way that we learn about the world, and they can build empathy and understanding of ourselves and others. Here are a few of our favorite book recommendations.
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, and while we celebrate during these four weeks, it’s essential to uplift AAPI histories, diverse identities and stories year-round.
Celebrate Native American Heritage
Native American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of Native cultures and communities. To honor Native peoples, we uplift their honest histories, significant contributions and contemporary experiences.
Celebrate Transgender Acceptance and Commit to the Fight for Equality
We celebrate Transgender Awareness Week with a commitment to fighting for the human rights of transgender individuals and to working toward building a more just future.