Acts of censorship in education perpetuated by a small group with concentrated power go against the principles outlined in the United States Constitution.
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Freedom To Read, Freedom To Learn
May 3 is the Freedom To Learn National Day of Action, a day of advocacy for inclusive education and young people’s freedom to read, learn and build a just future. Our collective responsibility is to counter disinformation, uplift honest history and engage our communities to serve all children.
To strengthen our democracy, we must resist campaigns that unjustly aim to ban books and censor the experiences and perspectives of LGBTQ+ people and Black, Indigenous and other people of color. We hope our resources help you to learn more and advocate for children’s right to safe, affirming and inclusive education.
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.
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A Call for Anti-Bias Education
To develop the next generation of civic leaders, educate children early and in age-appropriate ways about their identities and key concepts about race.
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Resource Pages for Families and Educators
LFJ’s continually-updated resource pages offer collections of 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.
