Renowned children’s book author and poet honored Teaching for Change was proud to honor individuals whose work and lived experiences embody the pursuit and interconnectedness of education, multiculturalism, social justice, and democracy with our “Education for Liberation Award” at a celebration of our 25th anniversary on June 29, 2016. Nzinga Tull, Teaching for Change board …
Posted: July 7, 2016 by Allison Acosta
SNCC Legacy Project receives the “Education for Liberation Award” from Teaching for Change
Teaching for Change was proud to honor individuals whose work and lived experiences embody the pursuit and interconnectedness of education, multiculturalism, social justice, and democracy with our “Education for Liberation Award” at a celebration of our 25th anniversary on June 29, 2016. Marita Golden, noted author and founder of the Hurston/ Wright Foundation, presented the …
Posted: July 7, 2016 by Allison Acosta
Eloise Greenfield’s “Education for Liberation Award”
Renowned children’s book author and poet honored Teaching for Change was proud to honor individuals whose work and lived experiences embody the pursuit and interconnectedness of education, multiculturalism, social justice, and democracy with our “Education for Liberation Award” at a celebration of our 25th anniversary on June 29, 2016. Nzinga Tull, Teaching for Change board …
Posted: July 7, 2016 by Allison Acosta
Two DCPS Principals receive the “Education for Liberation Award” from Teaching for Change
Carmen Shepherd of Thomson Elementary and Dr. Marta Palacios of Bruce-Monroe Elementary at Park View honored at June 29 event Teaching for Change was proud to honor individuals whose work and lived experiences embody the pursuit and interconnectedness of education, multiculturalism, social justice, and democracy with our “Education for Liberation Award” at a celebration of …
Posted: June 30, 2016 by Allison Acosta
Joy, Justice, and Generosity: Celebrating 25 Years of Teaching for Change
D.C. area allies and supporters gathered to celebrate and reflect on 25 years of Teaching for Change on the evening of June 29, 2016. Event guests heard from noted educators Greg Carr (Howard University) and Enid Lee (co-editor of Beyond Heroes and Holidays) as well as legendary go-go performers Ju-Ju and Sweet Cherie. In her closing remarks, Lee described the evening as …
Posted: June 27, 2016 by Allison Acosta
25 Year Donors
Teaching for Change is celebrating 25 years of building social justice, starting in the classroom. Donate today and join our list of 25 year donors. Champion Jackson and Tull Advocate Marta Ames and Biljana Milenkovic Andy Shallal Supporter Bill Bigelow Backer Richelle and Gordon Brown Susan Burton Alison Kysia Mossi and Carmen Tull Marian Urquilla-Flores Friend …
Posted: October 5, 2015 by Allison Acosta
House Parties Celebrate 25 Years of Teaching for Change
Fundraising has never been so much fun! In honor of the organization’s 25th anniversary, Teaching for Change supporters are hosting house parties to raise funds and spread the word about the work. Five parties have been held this fall, and more events are in the works for the spring. Read more about each party below. February 21, 2016 …
Posted: March 5, 2015 by Mykella
Timeline
Posted: March 5, 2015 by Mykella
Founding and Early History
Teaching for Change began in the 1980s as the Network of Educators’ Committees on Central America (NECCA), a coalition of teacher committees formed in 11 major U.S. and Canadian cities. The committees were comprised of teachers from K-12 in school districts with large numbers of Central American refugees. Learning from students in their classrooms about the …
Posted: February 22, 2015 by Mykella
Awards and Recognition
Posted: February 21, 2015 by Mykella
Critical History of Current Events
Teaching About Ferguson In August 2015, Teaching for Change compiled lessons and resources for the classroom to help students think critically about the events in Ferguson and ways to be proactive in their own communities.. Here are the lessons and here are some of the responses (positive and negative.) Put Central America on the Map in Schools With …