Rethinking Schools is a nonprofit publisher and advocacy organization dedicated to sustaining and strengthening public education through social justice teaching and education activism. Our magazine, books, and other resources promote equity and racial justice in the classroom.
Looking to start a study group with union members? Rethinking Schools offers free downloadable guides perfect for book reading groups and unions.
Here’s how to get started:
- Organize a study group. We recommend 5-15 participants.
- Get copies of the book. NEA members get a 20% discount at rethinkingschools.org with code NEASTUDY. For bulk orders of 16 or more books, email orders@rethinkingschools.org for special discounts.
- Download a discussion guide. These include questions and activities for a variety of learning formats.
Guides are available for these Rethinking Schools books:
Teacher Unions and Social Justice
Edited by Michael Charney, Jesse Hagopian, and Bob Peterson
Transgender Justice in Schools
Edited by Linda Christensen and Ty Marshall
Teaching for Black Lives
Edited by Dyan Watson, Jesse Hagopian, Wayne Au
The New Teacher Book: Finding purpose, balance, and hope during your first years in the classroom
Edited by Linda Christensen, Stan Karp, Bob Peterson, and Moé Yonamine
Teaching Palestine: Lessons, Stories, Voices
Edited by Bill Bigelow, Jesse Hagopian, Suzanna Kassouf, Adam Sanchez, and Samia Shoman
Study guide coming soon!