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SUMMARY:Teachers for Social Justice and Education Workers for Palestine present The 19th Teaching for Social Justice Curriculum Fair
DESCRIPTION:Fighting for our Futures: Teaching for Solidarity and Justice in This Crisis\n10 AM – 4 PM\nSaturday\, March 14\, 2026\nGreater Lawndale High School for Social Justice (SoJo)\n3120 S Kostner Ave\, Chicago\, IL\nSpeakers\, Workshops\, Curriculum\, Resources\, Culture\, Food \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Curriculum Fair?\nThe Teaching for Social Justice Curriculum Fair is a day to build community and deepen the solidarity and political understanding essential to confront the multiple crises we face\, and to seize this moment to fight for the future we need. The curriculum fair is a day-long popular education and organizing space buzzing with conversations about critical anti-racist teaching\, connections across issues\, defending our schools and communities\, and inspiring the young people we teach. We deepen our knowledge through teachers’ social justice curriculum exhibits\, workshops\, resources and books\, and a thought-provoking keynote program.  We nourish and nurture ourselves and each other through culture\, childcare and children’s programs\, safety and care—and a delicious lunch. Be part of learning and building together for the futures we need! \nWhat is the 2026 Theme?\nFighting for our Futures: Teaching for Solidarity and Justice in this Crisis\nThis is a dangerous moment of growing right-wing authoritarianism\, attacks on racial and gender justice\, and US militarized violence from Chicago to Palestine to Latin America. In Chicago\, ICE raids terrorize immigrant communities while Black communities face the ongoing violence of anti-Black racist disinvestment\, displacement\, and policing. While our students and families struggle with the impossible cost of groceries\, rent\, and healthcare\, and the stress of daily life\, billions of dollars flow to US militarism and genocide and hedge fund investors and tech billionaires amass the greatest wealth in human history. But a crisis is also an opportunity to unmask the reality of this system of economic exploitation\, racism\, and violence that has been veiled for some (the power of educators!) and that has clearly failed the 99%. It’s an opportunity to see ourselves in each other\, to understand how our struggles are connected\, to build solidarity and community in and out of the classroom.  We see the power of fighting for our futures in the global movement in solidarity with Palestine\, in the ways we have shown up to defend our neighbors against ICE terror\, in the historic 2020 Black liberation uprising\, in educators who dare to teach truth and who stand up with their students and communities\, in our unions organizing against authoritarianism and militarism.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/teachers-for-social-justice-and-education-workers-for-palestine-present-the-19th-teaching-for-social-justice-curriculum-fair/
LOCATION:Social Justice High School – Chicago\, IL
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SUMMARY:“I Didn’t Come Here to Lie” Book Discussion and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Rethinking Schools for a virtual discussion and celebration of “I Didn’t Come Here to Lie: My Life and Education\,” the memoir of Karen Lewis\, the brilliant former president of the Chicago Teachers Union. The webinar will feature Rethinking Schools’ Executive Director Cierra Kaler-Jones and editor Jesse Hagopian in conversation with historian Elizabeth Todd-Breland\, who co-authored Lewis’ memoir. Todd-Breland will discuss Karen Lewis’ life and legacy\, including leading the Chicago Teachers Union’s historic 2012 strike\, her impact as an educator\, and what we can learn from Lewis’ teaching and organizing to apply to the struggle for justice today. As part of Rethinking Schools’ Teacher Unions and Social Justice campaign\, the conversation will also explore the power of teacher unions in fighting fascism.  \nParticipants will need access to Zoom. Register for the Zoom link.  \nDate: Thursday\, March 12th  \nTime: 4 pm PT/ 6 pm CT/ 7 pm ET \nThe event is free. To make events like this available to more educators and activists\, we would greatly appreciate your solidarity donation 
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/i-didnt-come-here-to-lie-book-discussion-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
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SUMMARY:Main Street: Teaching the History of Redlining and the Power of Community Organizing Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join Rethinking Schools\, Penguin Random House\, Defending the Early Years\, and Black Lives Matter at School for a virtual launch and celebration of Main Street: A Community Story About Redlining by Britt Hawthorne and Tiffany Jewell. The webinar will feature a conversation with the authors\, followed by a panel of early childhood and elementary educators discussing how to teach young learners about the history of redlining and the power of community organizing. \nParticipants will need access to Zoom. Register for the Zoom link.  \nDate: Thursday\, February 5th  \nTime: 4 pm PT/ 6 pm CT/ 7 pm ET \nThe event is free. To make events like this available to more educators and activists\, we would greatly appreciate your solidarity donation 
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/main-street-teaching-the-history-of-redlining-and-the-power-of-community-organizing-book-launch/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
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SUMMARY:I’ll Make Me a World: The 100-Year Journey of Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 2: I’ll Make Me a World: The 100-Year Journey of Black History Month \nHistorian Jarvis Givens joins Rethinking Schools executive director Cierra Kaler-Jones and editor Jesse Hagopian to discuss his latest book\, I’ll Make Me a World: The 100-Year Journey of Black History Month. Drawing on archival research\, personal stories involving family and students\, and especially the wisdom of Black educators\, Givens recovers the legacy of Carter G. Woodson and many others who envisioned Black history as a liberatory force — knowledge that shapes who we are\, how we resist\, and what we dream.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/ill-make-me-a-world-the-100-year-journey-of-black-history-month/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T180000
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SUMMARY:Black History Is for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 26: Black History Is for Everyone \nEducator Brian Jones\, in conversation with Rethinking Schools editor Jesse Hagopian\, will discuss his latest book Black History Is for Everyone\, a look at how the study of Black history challenges our understanding of race\, nation\, and the stories we tell about who we are.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/black-history-is-for-everyone/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T143000
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SUMMARY:Black Lives Matter at School Curriculum Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join educators on Saturday\, January 24\, 2026 for a powerful keynote by Jessica A. Rucker\, a doctoral student in the Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland whose scholarship focuses on Black radicalisms. Be in community with educators and others to engage in TWELVE interactive workshops\, that center Black joy\, student voice\, and the Black Lives Matter at School guiding principles and demands. \nDate: Saturday\, January 24\nTime: 8:30 am PT/ 10:30 am CT/ 11:30 am ET
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/black-lives-matter-at-school-curriculum-fair/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T003229Z
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SUMMARY:Police Against the Movement: The Sabotage of the Civil Rights Struggle and the Activists Who Fought Back
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, November 10\, scholar Joshua Clark Davis\, in conversation with Rethinking Schools editor Jesse Hagopian\, will discuss his new book Police Against the Movement: The Sabotage of the Civil Rights Struggle and the Activists Who Fought Back\, an examination of the civil rights struggle through its work against police violence — and a prehistory of both the Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter movements that emerged half a century later.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/police-against-the-movement-the-sabotage-of-the-civil-rights-struggle-and-the-activists-who-fought-back/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
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SUMMARY:King of the North: Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Historian Jeanne Theoharis will return to discuss her book\, King of the North: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life of Struggle Outside the South\, with Rethinking Schools editor Jesse Hagopian. This class is part two to a March 2025 Teach the Black Freedom Struggle class with Theoharis where she discussed the book just prior to its release. Given the extent of King’s organizing in the north\, and the in-depth history covered in the book\, this second class will dive deeper into King’s influence in the north and beyond.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/king-of-the-north-part-two/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20250806T002923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T002923Z
UID:125051-1760778000-1760803200@rethinkingschools.org
SUMMARY:18th Annual Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference
DESCRIPTION:“Rethinking Our Classrooms\, Organizing for Better Schools” is the theme for the 18th Annual Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference to be held at Parkrose High School in Portland\, Oregon. There will be speakers\, workshops\, a resources fair\, and more. Registration coming soon
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/18th-annual-northwest-teaching-for-social-justice-conference/
LOCATION:Parkrose High School\, 12003 NE Shaver St\, Portland\, 97220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T193000
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SUMMARY:Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism
DESCRIPTION:Scholar Eve L. Ewing\, in conversation with Rethinking Schools editor Jesse Hagopian and Rethinking Schools executive director Cierra Kaler-Jones\, will discuss her book\, Original Sins: The (Mis)Education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism\, an examination of how the U.S. school system helps maintain racial inequality and social hierarchies.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/original-sins-the-miseducation-of-black-and-native-children-and-the-construction-of-american-racism/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20250806T002347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T002347Z
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SUMMARY:How the Word is Passed: Remembering Slavery and How it Shaped America
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, August 25\, author and educator Clint Smith\, in conversation with Rethinking Schools editor Jesse Hagopian and educator and Prentiss Charney Fellow Jessica Rucker\, will discuss the new young readers edition of How the Word Is Passed: Remembering Slavery and How It Shaped America\, which was adapted by Sonja Cherry-Paul.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/how-the-word-is-passed-remembering-slavery-and-how-it-shaped-america/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T002027Z
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SUMMARY:D.C. Social Justice Curriculum Fair
DESCRIPTION:This fair is an opportunity for D.C. area educators to connect in person while exploring curriculum aligned with various social justice themes. Coordinated in partnership with DCAESJ working groups\, this fair will feature classroom resources from the Zinn Education Project and Social Justice Books\, and is designed for pre-K-12 educators. There will also be opportunities to network with D.C. area education organizations at exhibit tables. \nALL attendees will receive professional development credits.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/d-c-social-justice-curriculum-fair/
LOCATION:Inspired Teaching Demostration Public Charter SChool\, 200 Douglas Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20250129T163607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T160817Z
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SUMMARY:Traveling Black: A Long Journey of Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Historian Mia Bay and Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian will discuss Bay’s book\, Traveling Black: A Story of Race and Resistance\, which explores racial restrictions on transportation and resistance to the injustice.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/traveling-black-a-long-journey-of-resistance/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20250428T205815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T205815Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching Palestine Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join Teaching Palestine: Lessons\, Stories\, Voices co-editors to launch the new Rethinking Schools book. Palestine has long been one of the great silences in the official curriculum. Teaching Palestine: Lessons\, Stories\, Voices provides educators with powerful tools to uncover the history and current context of Palestine-Israel in the classroom — poetry\, personal narratives\, interviews\, role plays\, critical reading and writing activities\, and more. Teaching Palestine offers a defense of Palestinian humanity centering Palestinian lives\, uplifting and celebrating Palestinians’ struggle for justice\, and critiquing racism and inequality. \nThe editors will be joined by musician and activist Macklemore. 
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/teaching-palestine-book-launch/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20250129T163216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T163216Z
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SUMMARY:Black Teachers: A Pedagogy of Organized Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Historians Jarvis Givens and Imani Perry\, in conversation with Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian and Rethinking Schools executive director Cierra Kaler-Jones\, will discuss the Black Teacher Archive\, a digital portal centralizing materials created by professional organizations of African American educators\, historically referred to as Colored Teachers Associations (CTAs).
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/black-teachers-a-pedagogy-of-organized-resistance/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20250129T162908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T162908Z
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SUMMARY:Black Panther Woman: The Political and Spiritual Life of Ericka Huggins
DESCRIPTION:Historian Mary Phillips\, in conversation with Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian and Rethinking Schools executive director Cierra Kaler-Jones\, will discuss her book\, Black Panther Woman: The Political and Spiritual Life of Ericka Huggins. This is the first biography of Ericka Huggins\, a queer Black woman who brought spiritual self-care practices to the Black Panther Party.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/black-panther-woman-the-political-and-spiritual-life-of-ericka-huggins/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20250129T162609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T162609Z
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SUMMARY:King of the North: Martin Luther King’s Freedom Struggle Outside of the South
DESCRIPTION:Historian Jeanne Theoharis and Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian will discuss Theoharis’s book\, King of the North: Martin Luther King’s Freedom Struggle Outside of the South.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/king-of-the-north-martin-luther-kings-freedom-struggle-outside-of-the-south/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20250129T162417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T162417Z
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SUMMARY:Reconstruction Robbery: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman’s Bank
DESCRIPTION:Historian Justene Hill Edwards and Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian will discuss Edwards’ book\, Savings and Trust: The Rise and Betrayal of the Freedman’s Bank\, a comprehensive account of the Freedman’s Bank and its depositors.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/reconstruction-robbery-the-rise-and-betrayal-of-the-freedmans-bank/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20241002T200252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T200252Z
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SUMMARY:The Healing of Organized Remembering: The Struggle to Teach Truth
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, January 13\, 2025\, Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian and Rethinking Schools executive director Cierra Kaler-Jones will discuss Hagopian’s latest book\, Teach Truth: The Struggle for Antiracist Education and the campaign to fight back against bans on books and education. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/the-healing-of-organized-remembering-the-struggle-to-teach-truth/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T200048Z
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SUMMARY:Black Radicalism\, Prison Repression\, and the Long Attica Revolt
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, December 2\, 2024\, scholar Orisanmi Burton and Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian will discuss Burton’s book\, Tip of the Spear: Black Radicalism\, Prison Repression\, and the Long Attica Revolt\, which argues that prisons are a domain of hidden warfare within U.S. borders. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/black-radicalism-prison-repression-and-the-long-attica-revolt/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T195608Z
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SUMMARY:An American Coup: Wilmington 1898
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, November 18\, 2024\, documentary filmmaker Yoruba Richen will discuss American Coup: Wilmington 1898\, a new American Experience PBS documentary directed by Richen and Brad Lichtenstein that examines a white supremacist massacre of Black residents of Wilmington\, North Carolina. Richen\, and others from the film\, will be in conversation with Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian. \nYoruba Richen is the founding director of the documentary program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. She is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Her film The Rebellious Life of Mrs Rosa Parks premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and won a Peabody Award. The Zinn Education Project developed lessons to accompany the film. Her other films include The Cost of Inheritance and The Killing of Breonna Taylor. \nRegister here. 
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/an-american-coup-wilmington-1898/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
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SUMMARY:Northwest Teachers for Social Justice Conference
DESCRIPTION:17th Annual Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference\n“Rethinking Our Classrooms\, Organizing for Better Schools”\n Saturday\, October 26\, 2024\n9am – 4:00pm\nThe annual Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference\, co-sponsored by Rethinking Schools\, is a joyous day of idea-sharing\, learning\, and community with educators of conscience from around the region.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/northwest-teachers-for-social-justice-conference/
LOCATION:Chief Sealth International High School\, 2600 SW Thistle St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98216\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20241002T195323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T195323Z
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SUMMARY:Racism and Resistance in the North During the Civil Rights Movement
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the biggest Civil Rights Movement demonstration of the 1960s happened in New York City? \nDid you know that at the same time people were pressing for desegregation in Montgomery and Birmingham\, they were doing so in Los Angeles\, Milwaukee\, and Boston? \nScholar Brian Jones\, in conversation with Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian\, will shed light on the history of the Civil Rights Movement in the North and ways that those stories can be included in the curriculum. Jones recently worked on the New York City Civil Rights History Project. \nRegister here for the event.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/racism-and-resistance-in-the-north-during-the-civil-rights-movement/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20240812T174447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T174628Z
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SUMMARY:We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, September 16\, 2024\, historian Kellie Carter Jackson will discuss We Refuse: A Forceful History of Black Resistance with Teaching for Black Lives co-editor Jesse Hagopian and Rethinking Schools executive director Cierra Kaler-Jones. Carter reframes the past and present of Black resistance — both nonviolent and violent — to white supremacy. This event is part of the Teach the Black Freedom Struggle online series hosted by the Zinn Education Project. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/we-refuse-a-forceful-history-of-black-resistance/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240817T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20240812T173137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T173738Z
UID:110868-1723879800-1723892400@rethinkingschools.org
SUMMARY:Social Justice Curriculum Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice (DCAESJ) for the third annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair on Saturday\, August 17\, 2024 from 8:45AM–12:15PM in person at Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS (200 Douglas Street NE). \nThis fair is an opportunity for D.C. area educators to connect in person while exploring curriculum aligned with various social justice themes. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/social-justice-curriculum-fair/
LOCATION:Inspired Teaching Demostration Public Charter SChool\, 200 Douglas Street NE\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20240812T172103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T173939Z
UID:110862-1723658400-1723662000@rethinkingschools.org
SUMMARY:Transgender Justice in Schools Book Launch & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Rethinking Schools for a webinar on our newest book\, Transgender Justice in Schools. Transgender Justice in Schools provides inspirational stories from trans students and educators and resources for teachers\, students\, and parents seeking to build communities where everyone flourishes. This book will educate\, challenge\, inspire  — and save lives. \nDuring this webinar\, three of the book’s authors will offer stories and examples about what transgender justice in schools looks and feels like. \nRegister here.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/transgender-justice-in-schools-book-launch-celebration/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240716
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20240425T185317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T192438Z
UID:106472-1721001600-1721087999@rethinkingschools.org
SUMMARY:Summer Institute for Climate Change Education
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, our friends at Climate Generation are offering their online “Summer Institute for Climate Education\,” during the week of July 15–19. One of the presenters will be teacher extraordinaire and Rethinking Schools writer Suzanna Kassouf. Suzanna will lead a workshop based on the “Imagining the Future” role play she describes in her Rethinking Schools article\, “‘We Cannot Create What We Cannot Imagine’: Helping Students Picture Climate Justice.” \nREGISTER HERE.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/summer-institute-for-climate-change-education-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240609
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20240307T191722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T191722Z
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SUMMARY:Teach Truth Day of Action 2024
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to take action. . . . again. \nFor the past three summers\, teachers rallied across the country to speak out against anti-history education bills and to make public their pledge to teach the truth. The teacher-led rallies received national media attention\, providing a valuable counter narrative to the oversized coverage of the well-funded anti-CRT movement. \nOnce again\, we invite educators\, students\, parents\, and community members to rally across the country and pledge to #TeachTruth and defend LGBTQ+ rights on June 8\, 2024. \nThe situation is urgent. \nLawmakers in at least 44 states have introduced legislation or pursued other measures that attempt to require educators to lie to students about the role of racism\, sexism\, heterosexism\, transphobia\, and other forms of oppression throughout U.S. history. These laws and restrictions have been imposed in at least 18 states. The Right has declared war on teaching the truth about structural racism and sexism and on LGBTQ+ youth. \nBooks by Black\, Indigenous\, authors of color\, LGBTQ+\, and Palestinian American writers are increasingly being banned. \nAs Jesse Hagopian points out\, \nJust as the Red Scare and the Lavender Scare were used to purge teachers from the late-1940s through the early-1960s\, the current attacks on what history deniers have labeled “critical race theory” and “gender ideology” are directly connected. \nIn Florida\, Gov. DeSantis’s so-called “Parental Rights in Education” bill — better known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — prohibits classroom instruction related to gay\, lesbian\, or transgender issues\, and sexuality or gender identity more broadly. Florida is one of six states that censor discussions of LGBTQ+ people or issues in school\, and one of eighteen that bans transgender students from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity. \nWhile claiming to “protect” young people\, the right-wing legislators block any efforts to address gun violence (the leading cause of death for young people) and the existential threat of climate change. \nThis is a national call. \nLearn more.
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/teach-truth-day-of-action-2024/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240515T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20240425T020128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T020128Z
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SUMMARY:Teach Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Join Rethinking Schools for a webinar on the spring issue of Rethinking Schools\, Teach Palestine. Panelists will offer stories\, examples\, and concrete strategies for teaching truthfully and critically about Palestine-Israel. At a time when the attack on social justice teaching has dramatically expanded as part of the crackdown on opposition to U.S. aid to Israel\, it is essential that we support and learn from each other. \nParticipants will need access to Zoom. \nASL Interpretation will be available. \nThe event is free. To make events like this available to more educators and activists\, we would greatly appreciate your solidarity donation. Your donation will directly support the expansion of our work and help us get resources to more teachers during this crucial time. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/teach-palestine/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T191500
DTSTAMP:20260418T100252
CREATED:20240201T222003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T222108Z
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SUMMARY:Reparations and Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 6\, 2024: Reparations and Climate Justice \nPhilosophy professor Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò will discuss his book Reconsidering Reparations which takes on reparations and distributive justice with wide implications for views of justice\, racism\, the legacy of colonialism\, and climate change policy. \nOlúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò is associate professor of philosophy at Georgetown University. Táíwò’s theoretical work draws liberally from the Black radical tradition\, anti-colonial thought\, German transcendental philosophy\, contemporary philosophy of language\, contemporary social science\, and histories of activism and activist thinkers. He is the author of Elite Capture and Reconsidering Reparations. \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://rethinkingschools.org/event/reparations-and-climate-justice/
LOCATION:Zoom
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