On August 11, Jesse Hagopian, Teaching for Black Lives co-editor and Rethinking Schools editor, facilitated an informational session for over 40 educators interested in forming a study group for the 2026–2027 school year. Participants heard from study group coordinators, Alana Ward, Uniserv Director for The SCEA in North Charleston, South Carolina; Jenifer King, elementary teacher in Las Vegas, Nevada; and Laura Ellis, high school librarian in Rockville, Maryland.
The Zinn Education Project has supported over 450 Teaching for Black Lives study groups since the start of the campaign in 2020.
Event Recording
Recording of the full session, except for the breakout rooms.
Resources
Below are the resources we reviewed during the session:
- General information about study groups and three-minute video
- Slide deck
- Facilitation and Month-to-Month Guide
- Teaching for Black Lives Introduction and Table of Contents
- Study group snapshots, including stories about the groups in Florida and South Carolina
Teach Truth Media Toolkit which can be used to inform your talking points, content, and conversations
This is a free professional learning opportunity. Each group receives:
- Teaching for Black Lives book for each participant (up to 20), study questions, and a meeting facilitation guide
- Rethinking Schools magazine subscription for each participant (up to 20)
- Introductory workshop featuring one or more editors of Teaching for Black Lives
- Access to several invitation-only webinars and workshops (panel discussions on current events, curriculum workshops, campaign planning)
- Closing event featuring one or more special guests
- Access to a network of other study groups and social justice educators across the United States
- Dedicated administrative support for study group coordinators
- and more!