Teaching for Change

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We provide teachers and parents with tools to create schools where students learn to read, write, and change the world. D.C. Area: @dcaesj.bsky.social and Zinn Ed Project (with Rethinking Schools) @zinnedproject.bsky.social.

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Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Jun 24

Educators in the DC area -- don't miss the 4th annual Maryland Humanities Summer Institute hosted by the Frederick Douglass Center for Leadership through the Humanities. Friday June 26. Free with workshops, keynote, breakfast, lunch, handouts, & more. douglasscenter.umd.edu/events/maryl...

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Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Mar 16

#EduSky, join us for a Teaching for Change March Madness, but make it history and activism. Check the 🧵 to see event announcements with registration links. It's never too late to register or show up for any of these events. 😉

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Dec 23

In 2025, Teaching for Change engaged more than 5,000 educators and students through 64 educator workshops and classroom visits. We partnered with publishers to send over 3,100 social justice books to classrooms. All of this is made possible at no cost to teachers.

2025 Teaching for Change by the numbers
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Three color background with white text that reads: 64 Events and Class Visits Hosted for 5,000+ Participants; 77,000+ Free Lessons Downloaded; 3,100+ Social Justice Books Sent to Classrooms.

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· 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.

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· May 9

This #TeacherAppreciationWeek we celebrate the incredible truth teachers/tellers in school classrooms. We also raise attention to the contrast of what is desired and the reality. We invite our community to dream into ✨the futures we imagine ✨.

Orange Graphic with white text that reads "For teacher appreciation week, we imagine a world where teachers are able to teach freely and empower young people to not only read and write, but change the world. " Picture of two teachers on the left Black woman with glasses, pink pixie cut hair, a neon yellow blazer and white t-shirt, smiling. On the right a brown skinned woman with long black hair, glasses, a jean jacket and a light shirt.

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Apr 10

We're published! Our 2024 summer interns, Olvin Abrego Ayala and Eli Hertzler-McCain collaborated on a critique of U.S. history textbook coverage of Central America which was published in the spring 2025 edition of @rethinkingschools.bsky.social magazine.

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Jan 29

Join us in celebrating our deputy director, Keesha Ceran, as she marks 4 years with Teaching for Change. 🎉 She has profoundly improved our internal operations and program delivery and continues to bring her incredible expertise and enthusiasm to our work. We are grateful for all that you do!

Text: Happy Workiversary. “In my four years at Teaching for Change, I have been continually blessed with the breadth and depth of the people we cultivate these spaces with and for. There is so much power among us, and it is inspiring — especially in the most disheartening of moments — to know that we are connected to some of the dopest humans in the world. I am grateful to offer my time and talent to strengthening our future. It is really fulfilling to create systems and infrastructure that empower all of us. “ - Keesha Ceran Photo of Keesha Ceran

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Jan 26

In the D.C. metro area? Join us at the National Portrait Gallery for A Day of Action. It is a perfect afternoon for the family and a chance to meet many great partners, including us!

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Dec 18

Did you know that we're not just on Bluesky? Here are all the ways you can stay connected with Teaching for Change. #EduSky #Teachers #Educators

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Dec 4

This #GivingTuesday donate to support Teaching Central America. www.teachingcentralamerica.org/donate

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Dec 3

It's #GivingTuesday! Collectively, we can provide educators with the tools to create schools where students learn to read, write, and change the world. Stay tuned throughout the day for the various ways you can give. Don't forget to repost and share why you love our work.

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Nov 27

Our @zinnedproject.bsky.social , in collaboration with Rethinking Schools, supports the teaching of people’s history with free lessons, workshops, online classes, & campaigns to Teach the Black Freedom Struggle, Teach Reconstruction, #TeachClimateJustice, #TeachTruth, & more.

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Nov 27

We also coordinate Teach the Beat 🪘🪘🪘(teachthebeat.org) to bring the unique history and music of go-go into D.C. area schools with lessons and teaching artists.

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Nov 27

While Teaching for Change is a national organization, we have dedicated place-based work in the D.C. metro area. Our D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice ( @dcaesj.bsky.social ) hosts working groups, public forums, workshops, and more. #DCTeachers #MDTeachers #VAteachers #DMVTeachers

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Nov 27

The Civil Rights Movement is one of the most commonly taught stories about the fight for democracy and equal rights. However, the powerful stories of everyday people organizing and working together for social change are lost in the focus on a few major heroes and dates.

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Nov 27

Since 1994, we have curated a critically reviewed selection of children’s and young adult books for teachers, first with a mail order catalog for 15 years, a brick-and-mortar store at Busboys and Poets for 10 years, and our online site ever since: SocialJusticeBooks.org #SocialJusticeBooks #KidLit

Graphic of Social Justice Books a project of Teaching for Change. Blue text reads Social Justice Books A Project of Teaching for Change Curated Booklists Reviews of Children's Literature Teaching for Change Titles. A purple arrow with white text that reads SocialJusticeBooks.org

Features five book covers: Made In Asian America, Alicia and the Hurricane, Choosing Brave, We Care, Angel of Greenwood.

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Nov 27

Teaching for Change began as the Network of Educators’ Committees on Central America (NECCA), a network of teacher groups around the country that formed to support Central American immigrant students and challenge U.S. foreign policy in the region.

Teaching for Change@teachingchange· Nov 23

Teaching for Change provides educators with tools to create schools where students learn to read, write, and change the world. We offer professional development, develop lessons, curate resources, and host learning communities.