Unit Guide: The New Jersey LGBTQIA+ and People With Disabilities Studies Collection


Educators in New Jersey are required to represent the contributions of LGTBQIA+ people and those with disabilities in secondary social studies instruction. But too often, traditional instructional materials lack these non-dominant narratives.

That's why we've developed The New Jersey LGBTQIA+ and People With Disabilities Studies Collection in partnership with districts across the state.

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Cultivate inclusivity
Help teacher create identity-affirming classrooms by covering topics like intersectionality, marginalization, and allyship
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Lesson guides for teachers
Includes content and instructional resources that help them facilitate classroom discussions with empathy and respect
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Inquiry-based opportunities
Expose students to unheard perspectives in history, supporting the development of inquiry and critical thinking skills.

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The New Jersey LGBTQIA+ and People With Disabilities Studies Collection is available as an add-on to Newsela Social Studies, a teacher favorite for high-interest, high-quality content that exposes students of all grade bands to diverse perspectives and inquiry-based learning opportunities.

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