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2026 Black Lives Matter at School Curriculum Fair
2026 Black Lives Matter at School Curriculum Fair

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, Teaching for Change’s D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice will host an online curriculum fair featuring a keynote speaker and interactive workshops that uplift the guiding principles and demands of the Black Lives Matter at School movement. These principles focus on improving the educational experiences of Black students by centering Black joy, confronting anti-Blackness, and fostering authentic partnerships with all who work toward creating equitable school communities across the nation.

DCAESJ Working Groups Kick Off School Year at the DC History Center
DCAESJ Working Groups Kick Off School Year at the DC History Center

Despite the current federal attacks on D.C. community members, educators came together to learn, laugh, and connect. On September 27th, the DC Area Educators for Social Justice (DCAESJ) Working Groupsheld their first convening of the 25-26 school year at the D.C. History Center.

All Out for Free D.C. Campaign
All Out for Free D.C. Campaign

The 700,000 residents of Washington, D.C. deserve full power over our local government. Free DC is a renewed campaign to protect Home Rule and win lasting dignity for our communities by building the cultural and political movement it will take to win. 

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