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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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.”
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The day President Trump rescinded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), it seemed like my dream of becoming a teacher was being yanked out from under me.
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.”
DREAMers are thriving: We must defend DACA now
A proud DREAMer shares her hopes and fears.
#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.
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.
LGBTQ students and allies organize April 21 Day of Silence to “make America gay again”
“Once you empower students you can start a movement.”
Empowered city students take diversity on the road
“It’s like we were the missing piece of a puzzle for these students.”
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.