Silence is never neutral, Hawaii teacher trains educators to raise their voice for LGBTQIA students
“Sexual orientation and gender diversity provide the world with a variety that is special and should be acknowledged.”
Category Educator Voices
Deadline looms large for 9,000 educators, 600,000 students and other young immigrants
Since Trump rescinded DACA, more than 13,000 students and young Americans have been put at risk of deportation. Another 100 lose their protected status every day.
Undocumented, unafraid, and unapologetic – I’m fighting for the Dreamers
The day President Trump rescinded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), it seemed like my dream of becoming a teacher was being yanked out from under me.
VIDEO: Six Tips For Fostering a Positive School Climate
Fakhra Shah knows first-hand what it’s like to be on the receiving end of anti-Muslim slurs and stereotyping. Growing up Muslim in the Bay Area, she’s experienced them her whole life. As a social studies teacher at Mission High School in San Francisco, one of Shah’s primary goals is to prevent bullying by teaching respect … Continued
Native Youth: We aren’t the leaders of the future; we are the leaders of now
Native youth give their perspective on confronting institutional racism and the importance of education in empowering young leaders.
DREAMers are thriving: We must defend DACA now
A proud DREAMer shares her hopes and fears.
“Time to move. Trump won and is coming for you.” Educators create safe spaces to listen, learn, & advocate for students
Shortly after the election, one of my Muslim students told me that her family received a note in their mailbox that said it was “Time to move. Trump won and is coming for you.”
Chemistry teacher’s spoken word video inspires
NJ chemistry teacher uses spoken word to share the Racial Justice message.
Educators step up their defense of students as immigration raids escalate
“Can you imagine being five years old, getting dropped off at school and being afraid that you would come home to an empty house, with no idea where your parents are or if they’re coming back?”
Texas educators mobilize against new anti-sanctuary immigration law SB4
More than a thousand activists rallied at the Texas State Capitol to deliver a powerful message to the Texas State Legislature and Governor—SB4 is a racist law and we will not stop fighting until it is overturned.