Learning for Justice Staff | Learning for Justice

We are a small team of educators and writers working in Montgomery, Alabama—the birthplace of the civil rights movement. We’re driven by a passion for social justice, a deep belief that education is the best chance we have to build a better world, and a firm commitment to making sure that every student has the opportunity to learn and thrive.

Articles by Learning for Justice

Celebrate Women This Black History Month

Historian Carter G. Woodson established the first Negro History Week in 1926—a celebration that later became Black History Month. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, a group founded by Woodson, selects a new theme for Black History Month each year. This year’s theme is "Black Women in American Culture and History."

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Durham Schools Agree to End Discriminatory Policies

We were encouraged to see that the school system in Durham, N.C., last week agreed to end discriminatory practices that prevent Latino students from receiving an adequate public education.

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Teaching the Movement

We’ve rereleased the powerful documentary, "A Time for Justice," to help schools educate their students about the civil rights movement.

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Ten Myths About Immigration

Debunk the misinformation students bring to school—and help them think for themselves.

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Fighting Back Against Bullies

A new Teaching Tolerance documentary points the way.

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