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.”
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Black Lives Matter flag flies over Montpelier High School after a year of organizing
The Black Lives Matter flag raising was organized by the Racial Justice Alliance, a student organization at Montpelier, as part of the national Black Lives Matter at School Week.
NEA activists launch series of video “primers” for anti-racist white educators
“It is not the responsibility of people of color to educate us. We can’t rely on colleagues or friends who are people of color to make up for our ignorance.”
Defying the odds, student campaign persuades schoolboard to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Thanks to three determined students at Northstar Middle School in Eau Claire, WI, the Eau Claire Area School Board unanimously passed a resolution to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Vermont dairy workers win historic workers’ rights agreement: educators cheer
“We teach the children of these farm workers, and it was important to us that we help their families.”
Educators’ activism makes the promise of ethnic studies policy a reality
“Ethnic Studies and social justice are a critical lens through which we can get a new perspective on history, so we are not doomed to repeat it.”
The social justice playlist you’ve been waiting for
World renowned hip hop producer, DJ Spinna, has released a playlist especially for educators working tirelessly for social and racial justice inside our public schools and out.
Anti-immigrant legislation sparks summer of resistance for Texas educators
In Texas, educators joined the summer of protest sparked by the introduction and passage of Senate Bill 4 – which at its core is a racial profiling law meant to strike fear into communities of color across Texas.
Chemistry teacher’s spoken word video inspires
NJ chemistry teacher uses spoken word to share the Racial Justice message.
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.