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 …
Keynote Speaker │ Workshops & Resources On Saturday, January 20, hundreds of educators gathered virtually to prepare for the 2024 National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action (February 5–9). The fair opened with a welcome from Keesha Ceran, deputy director of Teaching for Change. She introduced national Black Lives Matter at School organizer Sam …
The entire school community at Bruce-Monroe ES @ Park View (DCPS) was invited to participate in the Black Lives Matter at School Celebration of Learning on March 24, 2023. The school was transformed into a Marketplace of Knowledge that was the culmination of a six-week project that involved all grade levels in deep explorations of …
This was so informative and NECESSARY. I NEEDED this after learning the legislation stuff that’s coming up for Virginia schools. Wow! I am still processing all that I have experienced! I am changed because of this experience. Thank you. I think this was a great space for educators and advocates to come together …
It was a moment to really draw a line and reaffirm my convictions and purpose for being a part of this and how I want to do my part. The most important thing I learned about teaching the history of Black Americans is to not sugarcoat injustice and center the lesson on resistance every time …
For D.C. Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Schools, dozens of D.C. area teachers will receive copies of the following books for use in the classroom. This wonderful offer is made possible by donations from the Washington Teachers’ Union, St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books, and many individuals: When They Call You A Terrorist: A Black …
Educators in cities across the country, including Seattle, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, D.C., Baltimore, and many more are organizing a national Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action the week of February 6-10, 2023. The movement in schools grew out of an action in Seattle in 2016. During Black Lives Matter at School Week …
Students at Mount Hebron High School in Howard County, Maryland walked out of school on Feb. 2 after a student video with a racist message was shared on social media. Community members turned out to support the students, including Rev. Janelle Bruce, Esq., the Youth Pastor at St John Baptist Church. Bruce noted, I fully support the students …
By Ayo Magwood I like to think of myself as a socially and racially conscious African-American, and as a social justice teacher. Yet I haven’t been to a single #BlackLivesMatter protest: not a single march, demonstration, or “die-in.” And this is in spite of the fact that my parents met at very similar protests during …
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2026 Black Lives Matter at School
Posted: January 1, 2026 by Aileen Tapia
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 …
Category: 2025, News Tags: #BlackLivesMatter, Black Lives Matter, DC area stories, DCAESJ
From Reconstruction to Afro-Futurism: Educators Get Ready for Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action
Posted: February 1, 2024 by Aileen Tapia
Keynote Speaker │ Workshops & Resources On Saturday, January 20, hundreds of educators gathered virtually to prepare for the 2024 National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action (February 5–9). The fair opened with a welcome from Keesha Ceran, deputy director of Teaching for Change. She introduced national Black Lives Matter at School organizer Sam …
Category: 2024, News, News Articles Tags: #BlackLivesMatter, Black Lives Matter, Events
Black Lives Matter at School Marketplace of Knowledge at Bruce-Monroe ES
Posted: April 29, 2023 by Allison Acosta
The entire school community at Bruce-Monroe ES @ Park View (DCPS) was invited to participate in the Black Lives Matter at School Celebration of Learning on March 24, 2023. The school was transformed into a Marketplace of Knowledge that was the culmination of a six-week project that involved all grade levels in deep explorations of …
Category: 2023, News Tags: #BlackLivesMatter, Black Lives Matter
Virtual Curriculum Fair: Black Lives Matter at School 2022
Posted: October 25, 2021 by Allison Acosta
This was so informative and NECESSARY. I NEEDED this after learning the legislation stuff that’s coming up for Virginia schools. Wow! I am still processing all that I have experienced! I am changed because of this experience. Thank you. I think this was a great space for educators and advocates to come together …
Category: 2021, News Tags: Black Lives Matter
2021 Black Lives Matter at School Virtual Curriculum Fair
Posted: February 12, 2021 by Allison Acosta
It was a moment to really draw a line and reaffirm my convictions and purpose for being a part of this and how I want to do my part. The most important thing I learned about teaching the history of Black Americans is to not sugarcoat injustice and center the lesson on resistance every time …
Category: 2021, News, News Articles Tags: Black Lives Matter, Curriculum Fair
Books Donated for the Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Schools
Posted: February 5, 2018 by Allison Acosta
For D.C. Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Schools, dozens of D.C. area teachers will receive copies of the following books for use in the classroom. This wonderful offer is made possible by donations from the Washington Teachers’ Union, St. Martin’s Press/Minotaur Books, and many individuals: When They Call You A Terrorist: A Black …
Category: 2018, News Tags: Black Lives Matter
Nationwide Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action
Posted: December 19, 2017 by Allison Acosta
Educators in cities across the country, including Seattle, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, D.C., Baltimore, and many more are organizing a national Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action the week of February 6-10, 2023. The movement in schools grew out of an action in Seattle in 2016. During Black Lives Matter at School Week …
Category: 2017, News, News Articles Tags: #BlackLivesMatter, Black Lives Matter
D.C. Area Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Schools
Posted: November 1, 2017 by Allison Acosta
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Howard County Students Speak Out
Posted: February 3, 2016 by Deborah
Students at Mount Hebron High School in Howard County, Maryland walked out of school on Feb. 2 after a student video with a racist message was shared on social media. Community members turned out to support the students, including Rev. Janelle Bruce, Esq., the Youth Pastor at St John Baptist Church. Bruce noted, I fully support the students …
Category: 2016, News Tags: Black Lives Matter
On the Second Front of the BlackLivesMatter Movement
Posted: December 15, 2014 by Mykella
By Ayo Magwood I like to think of myself as a socially and racially conscious African-American, and as a social justice teacher. Yet I haven’t been to a single #BlackLivesMatter protest: not a single march, demonstration, or “die-in.” And this is in spite of the fact that my parents met at very similar protests during …
Category: 2014, News Tags: Black Lives Matter, Ferguson