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Teach Central America Workshop - Teaching for Change

Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · 2d

#EDUSky! #TeachCentralAmerica Week is here! Kickoff the week with us and lean in with this incredible workshop! We hope to see you tonight!

Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 3d

Free Central America teaching workshop on Monday, Oct. 6: “Cultural Identity Preservation Through Storytelling” & “Resistance and Advocacy of Marginalized Communities (focus on Garifuna)." Hosted by UCI History Project with @teachingchange.bsky.social ⬇️

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Join us for an online workshop on Monday, October 6 with educators who developed Central American Studies units for upper and lower elementary. They will present these lessons: “Cultural Identity Pres...

No Wonder the Right Suppresses Lessons on the Constitution

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 6d

"When students critically examine who created the Constitution & what rights it does & does not guarantee, they don’t retreat into cynicism; they step forward as active participants in democracy . . ." -- @jessehagopian.bsky.social via @wordinblacknews.bsky.social

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Educator and activist Jesse Hagopian writes that teaching truth doesn’t harm kids — it prepares them to fight for justice.

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 9d

#tdih 1919 #RedSummer Black sharecroppers met in Elaine, Arkansas to organize for fair pay for cotton.

More than 100 of them were massacred by a white mob.

Twelve Black men were sentenced to death for "riots." #Terrorism #TeachOutsideTextbook 🧵
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Sept. 30, 1919: Elaine Massacre

Black farmers were massacred in Elaine, Arkansas for their efforts to fight for better pay and higher cotton prices. A white mob shot at them, and the farmers returned fire in self-defense. Estimates ...

2025 Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In - Teaching for Change

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · 21d

We hope to see you there @nycschools.bsky.social @nyscss.bsky.social @aftnewjersey.bsky.social @neatoday.bsky.social @aft.org @uftnyc.bsky.social @eduskyteam.com

Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · 22d

NY/NJ and all locales close #Edusky, did you know that this year's Native Knowledge 360 will be in NYC this year?! That's right, we'll be live from National Museum of the American Indian-NY THIS Saturday, September 20.

Join us! Learn more and register.
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Ninth Annual Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In Saturday, September 20, 202510:00AM – 3:00PMNational Museum of the American Indian1 Bowling GreenNew York, NY 10004 Tickets are $20 a person. Contact Teachi...

Peril and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Sep 7

We spy a "Teach Vote Resist Organize" poster at the We Are All DC rally. #TeachTruth

UNITE HERE @unitehere.org · Sep 6

By militarizing DC and threatening others, Trump is targeting Black-led cities, harassing immigrants, and ignoring an economy that is failing working people.

We march to say: not on our watch. #weareDC

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Sep 7

"'Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?'" by @bdtauthor.bsky.social is essential reading for us all.

Tatum's new book offers university leaders a roadmap to make higher education a force for good, despite all the powers/pressures to do otherwise.
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College Leadership in Turbulent Times

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Sep 5

Teaching for Change joined many nonprofit and community partners to the D.C. Mayor condemning support of the federal invasion into D.C.

We demand that political leaders stand with the people and against fascism. #FreeDC always ❤️

Blue graphic with white text that reads: Teaching for Change signed a letter to the D.C. Mayor condemning support of the federal invasion into D.C. We demand that political leaders stand with the people and against fascism. Our Demands to Mayor Bowser: D.C. leaders should not be praising federal intrusion that is terrorizing neighbors. Instead leaders should: 1. Denounce the takeover, 2. Insist on an end to the federal surge 3. Defend residents from abuse by ICE and police, 4. Enforce Sanctuary Values Act.

Sept. 5, 1964: Heffners Forced Out of Town for Crossing Color Line

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · Sep 5

#tdih 1964 (Freedom Summer) white family in McComb, Miss. hosted two white civil rights workers for brief visit to their home.

Result: they were terrorized, had to leave town.

Goal? Discourage white solidarity with voting rights & Black freedom struggle ⬇️
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A white family (the Heffners) in McComb, Mississippi, left after a campaign of harassment, ostracism, and economic retaliation for having spoken to civil rights workers.

Aug. 26, 2016: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick Kneels in Protest

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · Aug 26

#tdih SF 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick’s non-violent protest of police brutality — not standing for National Anthem before a game — gained public attention #tdih 2016.

Post ⬇️includes @edgeofsports.bsky.social book on how student athletes also bravely took a knee & an @arraynow.bsky.social documentary.

Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, draws attention to his quiet protest against police brutality during an NFL pre-season game.

Teach the Black Freedom Struggle Online Classes

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Dave Zirin @edgeofsports.bsky.social · Aug 25

Do folks know that there are teams of people out in DC EVERY NIGHT until all hours to record what ICE. DHS, MPD etc are doing? I don't think those outside DC know that. They think people are passive or in support. Total lie. There's so much going on here. Hope other cities take tactical note.

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join us this year for the full slate of Teach the Black Freedom Struggle classes. Register today and share widely.

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Online classes for educators on teaching the Black Freedom Struggle. People's historians interviewed by classroom teachers and teacher educators.

How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers)

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Aug 26

The young readers version of "How the Word is Passed" drops September 30th. Make sure you grab your copies of this book for the young people in your lives. www.zinnedproject.org/materials/ho...

Book — Non-fiction. By Clint Smith and adapted by Sonja Cherry-Paul. 2025. 272 pages. Takes readers to historical sites across America, exploring the legacy of slavery to help readers make sense of ou...

How the Word Is Passed: Discussion Questions, Writing Prompts, and Teaching Ideas

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Aug 25

Did you know @zinnedproject.bsky.social has discussion questions, writing prompts, and teaching ideas to accompany "How the Word Is Passed?"

You can access these and many more lessons and resources FOR FREE!

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Teaching ideas and discussion questions for How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith.

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Aug 25

"I wanted the reader to feel that they were invited in on this journey [of our history]." ~ @clintsmithiii.bsky.social

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Aug 25

Shout-out to Dr. @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social for her support of the adaption of the YA version of "How the Word is Passed."

ALT: a woman wearing glasses and a shirt that says steminist is sitting in a chair with her arms outstretched .

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Aug 25

"There is no world in which I become a writer; write 'How the Word is Passed;' write for the @theatlantic.com, without being an English teacher." ~ @clintsmithiii.bsky.social

the words let teachers teach made out of pencils on a piece of paper

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Actually, Slavery Was Very Bad

Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Aug 25

A timely conversation and evening, especially as the regime continued it's dismantling of the truth through another attack of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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The president’s latest criticism of museums is a thinly veiled attempt to erase Black history.

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Aug 25

@zinnedproject.bsky.social 's class is in session! Stay tuned to this thread as we welcome @clintsmithiii.bsky.social . We will spend tonight in discussion of How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers)
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How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers)

Book — Non-fiction. By Clint Smith and adapted by Sonja Cherry-Paul. 2025. 272 pages. Takes readers to historical sites across America, exploring the legacy of slavery to help readers make sense of ou...

Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Aug 25

Our @zinnedproject.bsky.social 's Teach the Black Freedom Struggle classes are back!

Join us tonight as we kick off the school year with @clintsmithiii.bsky.social . ✨️

Clint Smith @clintsmithiii.bsky.social · Aug 25

Looking forward to this conversation tonight with the good folks at @zinnedproject.bsky.social discussing my young readers edition of How The Word Is Passed, out next month.

Virtual, free, and open to anyone. 25 attendees will also get a free book. Join us!

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Aug 22

See you Saturday, August 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. details at bit.ly/sojust25

D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · Aug 22

DMV #EduSky,

These times call for community.
These times call for curriculum collaboration.
These times call for professional learning.
These times call for activism.

Experience the solutions for these times at the fourth annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair: Guided by Love.
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Gif of the fourth annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair: Guided by Love. To be held Saturday, August 23rd from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST.

Reconsidering Reparations: Author Talk with Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò - Teaching for Change

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Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · Aug 19

DC!

Join @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social for a conversation about his essential book Reconsidering Reparations hosted by @teachingchange.bsky.social at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social

Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:30 pm

RSVP to attend: www.teachingforchange.org/reconsiderin...

Join us on October 22 at 6:30pm at Busboys and Poets (14th & V) to hear from author Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò on his new book, Reconsidering Reparations: Why Climate Justice and Constructive Politics Are Need...

Aug. 12, 2015: Filing of Juliana v. United States

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Teaching for Change @teachingchange.bsky.social · Aug 12

Time and time again, history showcases resistance movements as a blueprint for the continued struggle towards liberated and thriving communities.

Check out this example of resistance and other "This Day in History" posts by our @zinnedproject.bsky.social .

Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · Aug 12

#tdih 2015: 21 young people filed suit against U.S. gov't b/c gov't. policies cause catastrophic climate change & are a violation of their constitutional rights to life. @youthvgov.bsky.social

Teach these examples of collective action that go to the source. 🧵
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The constitutional climate case Juliana v. United States was filed by 21 youth against the U.S. government. The defendants said that the government's policies are causing catastrophic climate change a...

Aug. 6, 1964: Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Convention

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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · Aug 6

#tdih 1964 MFDP held a statewide conv. in Jackson.

"It was probably as close to a grassroots political convention as this country has ever seen." -- #HowardZinn100 [We'd add, also see @ccp-org.bsky.social]

#tdih is also 1965 Voting Rights Act anniv. 🧵
Read ⬇️
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The MFDP held a State Convention with 2,500 people in Jackson, Mississippi.