When school and district leaders explicitly express support for their teachers and for honest histories, educators feel more encouraged to keep doing this important work.
When educators feel like they are not alone in their belief that students deserve access to accurate and inclusive learning, they are more likely to persevere in their advocacy for teaching honest histories.
When educators actively engage the people who are central to children’s lives outside of school, they are building networks that support students’ experiences within school as well.
[2023] Teaching the Civil Rights Movement begins in 1877 with Reconstruction and continues the narrative of the movement for equality and civil rights to the present.
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.