We understand that many social justice issues are intersecting and cannot easily be categorized or separated. We did our best to organize these resources, but feedback always welcome!
Racial Justice
- Black Lives Matter
- Critical Race Theory
- NEA’s Racial Justice in Education, A Resource Guide
- Countering Islamophobia
- Supporting Muslim Students | 2
- Speak Up! Confronting White Nationalism in the Classroom
- National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
- Department of Education: Protecting Students from Discrimination Based on Shared Ancestry or Ethnic Characteristics
Creating a Safe Zone at Your School or Classroom
- Download: Creating a Safe Zone
- Download and display posters around your school or classroom to create a welcoming environment
- My Name, My Identity: By pronouncing students’ names correctly, you can foster a sense of belonging and build positive relationships in the classroom, which are crucial for healthy social, psychological, and educational outcomes. Take the pledge
- Resolutions & Policies from CA school districts that resolve to keep all students safe
- Sample Safe Zone Resolution
- Sample Safe Zone Policy
- Sample Immigration Resolution
Immigrant Rights and Supporting Students Who Are Undocumented
- #HereToStay Toolkit: K-12 & Higher Ed Educators & Schools
- United We Dream Toolkits (multiple)
- Know Your Rights as an Educator
- Know Your Rights as a Student
- CTA’s Position on Supporting Immigrant Students and Families
- DACA Resources
- Download: DACA FAQs
- What to Do if ICE Comes to Your Door
- Immigrant & Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and Support Staff
- Download: Immigration Advisory for Educators
- Download: Immigration Myths
Supporting LGBTQ+ Students
- Ready, Set, Respect! Elementary Toolkit
- Order a GLSEN Safe Space Kit
- Creating Safe and Supportive Schools for LGBTQ Students
- Supporting Trans and GNC Students in K-12 Schools
- SOGIIAC Presentation
- Legal Rights for LGBTQ+ Employees & Students
Responding to Hate
- Stop Bullying: Identify, Intervene, Advocate
- Bully-Free It Starts with Me Toolkit
- Download: How Educators Can Respond
- Responding to Hate and Bias at School
- Report Hate Incidents and Crimes
Mental Health & Self-Care
Teaching Social Justice
- A Collection of Resources for Teaching Social Justice
- Teaching Artistry & Social Justice Resource Database
- Classroom Resources
- Responding to Disinformation Attacks on Educators Teaching Equity TOOLKIT
