building social justing starting in the classroom
Teaching for Change provides teachers and parents with the tools to transform schools into centers of justice where students learn to read, write and change the world … (about 1/2).
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About 2/2: … Teaching for Change operates from the belief that schools can provide students the skills, knowledge and inspiration to be citizens and architects of a better world – or they can fortify the status quo.
By drawing direct connections to ‘real world’ issues, Teaching for Change encourages teachers and students to question and re-think the world inside and outside their classrooms, build a more equitable, multicultural society, and become active global citizens. In 2010, we celebrated our 20th anniversary.
Teaching for Change’s programs include:
Professional Development:
- The national Early Childhood Equity Initiative, which promotes anti-bias education through professional development and resources.
- Workshops and courses on the Teaching for Change publications, including a focused effort with Putting the Movement Back into Civil Rights Teaching in Mississippi.
Parent Power:
- The Tellin’ Stories Project, a unique approach to building grassroots multiracial parent power in schools.
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