Advocate for Black Lives

Learning must lead to action.

Not only is it critical that we teach for Black lives, we must also organize in support of Black lives and against anti-Black racism. This is all of our work: students, educators, parents, administrators, and community members.

Advocacy Resources

Defend the Right to

Teach Truth

In response to a growing number of anti-history education policies and book bans, educators and allies are speaking out to say that these attacks are a threat to us all. These campaigns of censorship endanger the wellbeing of students, staff, and communities. Instead of buckling to a well-funded hate campaign, we can defend the freedom to learn.

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Educators: Pledge to Teach Truth >>
Teach Truth Syllabus >>

Black Lives Matter at School

Black Lives Matter at School is a national movement organizing for racial justice in education. We encourage all educators, students, parents, unions, and community organizations to join the annual Black Lives Matter at School week of action during the first week of February each year.​ Additionally, there are Black Lives Matter at School “Year of Purpose” activities throughout the school year.

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Books & Study Groups

Facilitated by the Zinn Education Project, study groups are a free professional learning opportunity open to teachers across the United States. Study group participants can dive deeper into Teaching for Black Lives and create action plans.

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