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Check out this week's update from Learning for Justice. 

Practice Self-care as an Act of Resistance and Social Justice Self-care is critical. But for BIPOC educators, it can be a first step toward self-sustaining, anti-racist practices in schools. Education consultant and equity and justice strategist Jamilah Pitts writes that educators—particularly Black women educators and educators of color—must practice self-care and preservation as acts of resistance.

Supporting Students Through Coronavirus We’re grateful for educators continuing to show up for students and families through the coronavirus pandemic, and we want to ensure you have what you need as cases continue to rise. Our COVID-19 resources, including trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices, support student well-being and learning during school closures.

Check Out Our LGBTQ Best Practices Guide As we enter a new year, make sure your LGBTQ students are supported at school. Our guide Best Practices for Serving LGBTQ Students includes recommendations about evaluating school policies, creating an inclusive classroom culture, integrating queer voices into curricula, and engaging families and communities. Check out the guide and accompanying resources here.

Embracing Tough Conversations Even when a school has a stated mission of social justice, there is no guarantee that all adults in the building are equally equipped or comfortable leading discussions on sensitive issues like racism or sexual assault. School administrator Meredith Gavrin offers recommendations for setting up courageous conversations in the new year, with discussions among colleagues as the first step.