National Teaching for Black Lives Summer Study Group

This summer, the Zinn Education Project will host and facilitate a Teaching for Black Lives study group for educators across the United States. Using the Rethinking Schools book Teaching for Black Lives, educators will explore how to teach about racism, resistance, and joy. 

Since 2020, the Zinn Education Project has supported educators leading their own local Teaching for Black Lives study groups and this year, for the first time, will offer a virtual opportunity for pre-K–12 educators in any U.S. city to participate in this “transformative experience,” as many past participants reported. Apply ASAP.

Benefits

Thanks to the support of donors, each study group participant receives free of charge:

• Teaching for Black Lives book and study questions
• Rethinking Schools magazine subscription
• Introductory workshop featuring one or more editors of Teaching for Black Lives
• Access to several invitation-only webinars and workshops (panel discussions on current events, curriculum workshops, campaign planning)
• Access to a network of other study groups and social justice educators across the United States

Study Group Expectations

Before applying, you should consider the following expectations.

• Have a clear connection to pre-K-12 education.
• Attend at least three of the four scheduled classes on Zoom. (The group will meet at 4:00 pm PT/ 7:00 pm ET on Tuesdays: June 23, June 30, July 14, and July 21.)
• Complete an evaluation about your experience.
• If possible, share photos, videos, and other artifacts that reflect how you apply our discussions in your work.

Apply for the Summer Study Group

Teaching for Black Lives Campaign

The Teaching for Black Lives campaign provides teachers support, resources, and encouragement to teach young people honestly about systemic racism and how to organize for justice. Educators can host their own local Teaching for Black Lives study group with the support of the Zinn Education Project. Learn more and apply. 

Through teaching materials, classes, study groups, and workshops, educators are invited into a national network of teachers, school librarians, counselors, administrators, and school staff who are defying efforts to ban what students can learn in school by vowing to teach for Black lives.

Check out this three-minute video on the Teaching for Black Lives campaign.