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Black History is American History.

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Resources for Educators

Honor Black History Month and engage and educate students.

Racial & Social Justice Webinar Series

Racial Equity Affairs Committee

Black History Month Lessons and Resources

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Our Work Toward Anti-Racism

Voices of CTA Members

Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action

February 1-5, 2021

A young child smiles at the camera with green and red gradient overlay with the words: Black Lives Matter at School and NEA EdJustice

This Is Equity. California students have big dreams. Yet some students face a much tougher road to achieve them. It's up to us to remove barriers in the education system that get in their way. Hear from students and education leaders, including CTA President E. Toby Boyd.

CTA President Toby Boyd Remembers How He Delivered Dr. King’s “I Have A Dream” Speech In Front Of His School’s Assembly

#BlackHistoryMonth

Monday is the first day of Black History Month! Need resources to help integrate Black History Month materials into your classroom? We're here to help!

Find lesson plans that cover a variety subjects for multiple grade levels here:https://t.co/zeOUfMsGe8
— NEA (@NEAToday) January 29, 2021

"Remember that our gains have happened because of those before us." - CTA President @ETobyBoyd #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackFutureMonth pic.twitter.com/Hx2iz7qeJl
— California Teachers Association (@WeAreCTA) February 9, 2021

Shoutout to the educators who have taught Black history year-round and did not wait until February to center Black excellence. Black history is American history.
— Dr. Erica B-Rivera (@ericabrivera) February 1, 2021

Take Action

Pledge your support! Sign NEA’s pledge to grow the movement and support racial justice in education, and receive a free download of the EdJustice Black Lives Matter at School poster.

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