We are pleased to share selected Teaching for Change highlights from 2025.
These include stories about our Social Justice Books, Teach Central America, DC Area Educators for Social Justice, collaboration with the Smithsonian, Zinn Education Project (with Rethinking Schools), teach-ins, and more.
Posted: February 12, 2026 by Aileen Tapia
Native Americans and the American Revolution: Conflict, Resilience, and Legacy
On Saturday, March 14, educators from across the country gathered online for a day of learning, reflection, and connection at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian’s annual Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In, hosted in partnership with Teaching for Change. This year’s theme, Native Americans and the American Revolution: Conflict, Resilience, and Legacy, invited educators to …
Posted: February 10, 2026 by Allison Acosta
Never Get Used to Injustice
In 2026, we will continue to help educators create classrooms where students are encouraged to think for themselves and to respect the humanity of their fellow classmates, educators, and community. In the face of attacks on democracy, human rights, the climate, and the right to read — your donations provide educators and parents with free, …
Posted: January 1, 2026 by Aileen Tapia
2026 Black Lives Matter at School
As D.C. area educators prepare for the Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action (February 2–6, 2026), they are creating empowering spaces for collaboration, reflection, and action. These gatherings offer educators the opportunity to connect with one another, share strategies, and explore how to bring resources offered by Teaching for Change and partner organizations …
Posted: December 19, 2025 by Allison Acosta
Hope and Inspiration in Difficult Times
At a time when we need young people to be more informed than ever, politicians are criminalizing the teaching of history, divesting from public schools, and banning books. Their intention is to have a chilling effect on what educators teach young people about how to organize for justice. At Teaching for Change, we continue to …
Posted: December 19, 2025 by Aileen Tapia
Teaching for Change in 2025
We are pleased to share selected Teaching for Change highlights from 2025.
These include stories about our Social Justice Books, Teach Central America, DC Area Educators for Social Justice, collaboration with the Smithsonian, Zinn Education Project (with Rethinking Schools), teach-ins, and more.
Posted: December 15, 2025 by Mykella
Thank You Abby Saul
In the summer of 2018, Swarthmore College student activist Abby Saul interned at Teaching for Change and we never let her go! (Well, until now.) During that summer, Abby helped us move our Zinn Education Project “This Day in History” series and our many years of teacher testimonials to a new website platform. When her …
Posted: November 30, 2025 by Mykella
Teaching Central America Connected with Teachers at NCTE 2025 in Denver
In November, Teaching for Change’s program specialist for Teaching Central America Jonathan Peraza Campos, attended the annual convention for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). This year’s theme, “Dream Boldly” brought together hundreds of English/Language Arts teachers, teacher educators, authors, and book vendors dedicated to increasing literacy and innovating ELA instruction in K-12 …
Posted: November 17, 2025 by Allison Acosta
Resilience, Creativity, and Courage
With Central America in the news, our Teaching Central America website has become a major source for teachers to combat misinformation. Participating in our Teach Central America Week this year, high school language teacher Kyle Lawton shared: These lessons not only met curricular goals in literature and history, but also fostered empathy, global awareness, and a recognition …
Posted: November 11, 2025 by Allison Acosta
What the Current Tax Law Means for Giving to Teaching for Change
At Teaching for Change, we know that people give not because of tax benefits but because of the impact it makes in building social justice starting in the classroom. However, we wanted to tell you about some information that may be helpful as you think about your charitable giving for the year ahead. New federal …
Posted: November 10, 2025 by Aileen Tapia
Reconsidering Reparations: Author Talk with Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò
On October 22nd, educators, organizers, and community members gathered at Busboys and Poets to hear from Olufemi Táíwò, in conversation with Jenice L. View, on the new edition of his book Reconsidering Reparations: Why Climate Justice and Constructive Politics Are Needed in the Wake of Slavery and Colonialism. Before the conversation began, Keesha Ceran, deputy …