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February 12, 2018

Educators shape first LGBTQ inclusive textbooks in the country

California is the first and only state to mandate that students be taught about the contributions of LGBTQ people in social sciences classes.

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November 9, 2017

Oakland girls shine spotlight on sexual harassment and school board revamps its policy

“I’m very happy. I feel like all my hard work, and everything we collaborated on together, has paid off.”

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September 29, 2017

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The day President Trump rescinded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), it seemed like my dream of becoming a teacher was being yanked out from under me.

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September 22, 2017

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.”

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August 3, 2017

DREAMers are thriving: We must defend DACA now

A proud DREAMer shares her hopes and fears.

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June 8, 2017

#FreeClaudia! CSULA student activist detained by border patrol

During Cal State Los Angeles’ commencement, students and faculty protest to honor immigration activist Claudia Rueda, who was not there.

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May 26, 2017

Activists fight for educator union-backed initiative to prevent bullying of Muslim students

Soon after the San Diego School Board launched a new initiative to make its schools safer and more welcoming for Muslim students, their program came under attack by right-wing extremist media.

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April 11, 2017

LGBTQ students and allies organize April 21 Day of Silence to “make America gay again”

“Once you empower students you can start a movement.”

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March 25, 2017

Empowered city students take diversity on the road

“It’s like we were the missing piece of a puzzle for these students.”

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March 17, 2017

Award-winning educators counter racism and xenophobia in schools

As NEA begins nominations for the 2017 Social Justice Activist of the Year Award, we had the opportunity to catch up with last year’s awesome winners—the Union City Educators.

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