Education Justice Now Archive

The anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is a reminder of the dangers to our democracy and an essential part of honestly confronting our nation’s history as we contextualize the present moment.

We offer this new One World poster with a quote from Rep. John Lewis as a preview of our upcoming “Democracy for the 21st Century” publication and to begin our conversations on democracy this year. And we share a look back at Rep. Lewis’ reflections, which remain relevant and vital in 2026. 

“The ebbs and flows of history show us how oppressed groups have shifted power to advance our civil and human rights. The challenge of our time is who will control the political power so democracy is fully realized and all our humanity is fully recovered.”
—  Jalaya Liles Dunn, Director, Learning for Justice, from “Making Recovery Last: A Season for Radical Reconstruction”

This holiday season, we offer resources for children and families to deepen our democratic values and celebrate our shared humanity. Let’s consider the ways we can come together in our communities to cultivate hope and nurture all our children and youth. 

Native American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of Native cultures and communities. To honor Native peoples, we uplift their honest histories, significant contributions and contemporary experiences.

We should never take for granted our rights and our responsibilities to engage in civic action and vote in every election — local and national.

The 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA) is a landmark federal law and a significant victory of the Civil Rights Movement. Enacted to remove the barriers of racist Jim Crow era policies, the VRA affirmed the right to vote for millions of African Americans. Enforcement of this law has expanded political opportunities for Black Americans and other people of color.