Muslim American educators driving change in the classroom, across the country
“The concept of “neutrality” is not only unsatisfactory, but damaging. Classrooms need to reflect the level of equity we hope to create within society.”
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Educators put the “social” in justice as they celebrate union and immigrant families
Even if you start with only five people at first, five becomes 10, 10 becomes 15, and after 15, you’re building a movement.
Chemistry teacher’s spoken word video inspires
NJ chemistry teacher uses spoken word to share the Racial Justice message.
The educators at EdCamp Revolution want you to know the revolution will not be standardized
“There was fire and a little edge in the room that made the discussion come alive. If we don’t understand our students, we’re derelict in our duties.”
Educators hope federal guidelines on the use of police in schools will help keep more kids out of the school-to-prison pipeline
“We’d be much further ahead in doing what’s best for our students, particularly students of color, if we could separate the notion that school safety and school policing are one and the same.”
Educators shine light on the effect of Donald Trump’s bullying on students
Educators across the nation are reporting that the inflammatory rhetoric from Donald Trump has led to an increase in student bullying and anxiety.
Support Flint, support the TEST for Lead Act
“You walk the streets at night and something might happen, but you’ll probably be ok. If you drink the water, you know that’ll mess you up forever.”
Willa Johnson Cofield: Still undaunted, still active, still inspiring students and young educators
As a young teacher in an all-Black segregated school in NC, when Willa Johnson taught her students how to register to vote she was summoned to the principal’s office and summarily fired.
Millennial educator Gabe Tanglao finds that student advocacy doesn’t stop when he walks out the school door
Standing for students means fighting for education policies that support them and their families.