What is honest history, why is it essential for our democracy, and how can parents, caregivers and community members advocate for honest history education?
Effective civics literacy develops critical thinkers who can connect history and current events to engage in democratic action in building an equitable and just society.
Recognize the possibilities of the power of the vote, encourage your friends and family to engage in civic action, and become a change agent in your community.
To confront current education censorship and voter suppression, modern social justice projects build on the foundations of the historic 1964 Freedom Schools.
Educators have a role in ending discipline that criminalizes youth. Reforms, including trauma-informed and restorative practices, can disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.