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Themes in Focus Answers will vary. These are suggested answers to questions on page 8. Click here for the PDF version of this page. Courage and Empathy 1. What did Jamie and his lawyers hope to accomplish by filing a
August 13, 2010
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Nefertari Yancie

Nefertari Yancie, Ph.D., teaches eighth grade social studies in Birmingham, Alabama. She received her doctorate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in education studies in diverse populations. Her research focuses on developing students’ historical empathy skills as a way of understanding the past’s connection and relevance to the present.
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Supporting Young Children in the Pursuit of Justice

Teaching children empathy that leads to justice means much more than teaching kindness. Adults—educators, parents and caregivers—who support young learners have the opportunity to create “culture[s] of justice” in which empathy and justice are the priority. These LFJ resources feature strategies that educators, parents and caregivers can use to actively engage little learners as they develop age-appropriate skills and understanding that will lead them forward in the pursuit of justice.

  • Teaching Kindness Isn’t Enough
  • How PBS' 'Arthur' Resources Support Prosocial Behavior and Critical Literacy
  • Reading Together
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Paige Lindell

Paige S. Lindell makes art with K–8 students at the Winchester School in Winchester, New Hampshire. As an artist and teacher, Paige believes that empathy and responsibility for the world begin with careful and loving observation. Paige is committed to transforming art education to become more environmentally responsible. She has worked in classrooms in California, Louisiana and New Hampshire. She is a graduate of the University of Southern California.
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Learning for Justice in the South

When it comes to investing in racial justice in education, we believe that the South is the best place to start. If you’re an educator, parent or caregiver, or community member living and working in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana or Mississippi, we’ll mail you a free introductory package of our resources when you join our community and subscribe to our magazine.

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