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
• 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

• Trauma Toolkit
• Mental Health Toolkit

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

CTA Social Justice on Facebook

• Central Coast CTA Equity
• Capital Service Center Equity Team
• Intersectionality #WeAreCTA
• CTA Take Action
• CTA – Alcosta Equity Team
• CTA Racial Equity Affairs Committee – REAC