Thwarting a school takeover scheme: Milwaukee educators show how it’s done
Make no mistake about it, educators, parents and community activists in Milwaukee are fighting for the very survival of our public school system.
Category Educator Voices
‘I’m Going to Reassure Them That They Are Safe’: Talking to Students After the Election
“I’m not sure what the tone will be like over the course of the day, but I know they’re fearful. I’m going to reassure them that they are safe.”– Robert Ellis, California educator
On November 8, voters have the chance to right a terrible wrong, bring bilingual education back to California
Educators organize to give all students access to quality language learning opportunities.
Next for #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool – challenging systemic racism in Seattle schools
“I think we’re seeing a level of social protest that we haven’t seen in a long time.”
Millennial educator uses NEA training program to become a leading voice for her students
The NEA Ed Justice team catches up with Stephanie Tellez two years after her participation in NEA’s Minority and Women’s Leadership Training Program.
Trump Effect creates environment where students fear for their futures, families
H.S. Bilingual/ELL English educator urges parents, communities to stand together to thwart Trump Effect.
A teacher uses restorative justice to address the anxiety some students are bringing back to school
At a moment when educators, community members, and lawmakers are examining the intersection of racial justice and discipline in our nation’s schools, Gina Harris, a K-8 ESL resource teacher, has a powerful back-to-school message for the education community.
For black lives to matter, so must the education of black students
Educator, author, activist Jesse Hagopian gives powerful speech on education justice, institutional racism.
A journey from truant to organizer to teacher activist
“I don’t believe in suspension and expulsion. Those should be the last resort for students.” – Erika Strauss Chavarria, HS Spanish teacher
Advice for educator activists from our Social Justice Award nominees
Our Social Justice Activist Award nominees share their advice for getting involved in activism.