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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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.”
Chemistry teacher’s spoken word video inspires
NJ chemistry teacher uses spoken word to share the Racial Justice message.
Seattle educators get their mojo going by embracing equity in collective bargaining
Seattle educators use collective bargaining to gain big equity wins for their students.
Educators, students and community leaders rally to Build Schools, Not Walls on May 1
Thousands of people are planning to take action on May 1st to show communities united against hate and bias and ready to stand up to ensure there are resources and opportunities for all students.
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.”
Millions of educators take a stand for transgender students in advance of historic Supreme Court decision
“This is a public school and everybody is welcome as they are. The onus is on us to make any accommodations within our human power to help all of our students feel safe and happy.”
