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Summer Days of Action

Teachers are invited to make public their pledge to #TeachTruth at historic sites throughout the summer.

Pledge to #TeachTruth Day of Action

Photos from around the country as teachers and allies rally to #TeachTruth in the face of the GOP bills to ban the teaching of history.

Pledge to Teach the Truth: Despite New State Bills Against It

We, the undersigned educators, refuse to lie to young people about U.S. history and current events — regardless of the law.

Right-Wing Campaign to Block Teaching for Social Justice

Background reading and actions in response to Republican anti-history education laws.

Teachers Defy GOP Bills to Ban History Lessons

Thousands of teachers from across the United States have signed a pledge not to lie to their students.

Juneteenth: Teaching Outside the Textbook

Juneteenth — June 19th, also known as Emancipation Day — is one of the commemorations of people seizing their freedom from slavery in the United States. Yet, if the right wing has its way, it will be illegal to teach students about Juneteenth.

Waterloo, Iowa Educators Pledge to Teach Truth at Historic Sites

Educators in Waterloo Iowa met at the Black's Building in downtown Waterloo and walked to two more sites as part of the Zinn Education Project Day of Action: Educators Pledge to Teach the Truth on June 12, 2021.

Pledge to Teach the Truth Day of Action: Richmond, Virginia

Saturday, June 12, 9:00 am 328 Arthur Ashe Boulevard Lawmakers in at least 15 states…

New Hampshire Educators Pledge to Teach the Truth: Concord – Dover – Portsmouth

New Hampshire educators are gathering at three locations — in Portsmouth, Concord, and Dover —…

Educators Pledge to Teach the Truth: Memphis, Tennessee

As a part of a national day of action, Tennessee educators will gather in downtown Memphis for a solidarity walk to highlight historical markers that describe events in Memphis history that teachers would be forced to lie or omit facts about in order to ensure compliance with the new law.

A Day of Action: Educators Pledge to Teach the Truth

To raise public awareness about the danger of the state bills that limit the teaching of history, educators will take a public stand at historic sites on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

Pledge to Teach the Truth Day of Action Events: Portland, Oregon

Portland-area educators are gathering at multiple locations on Saturday, June 12 to bring attention to…

June 12 Day of Action: West Virginia Educators Pledge to Teach the Truth

West Virginia Educators Pledge to Teach the Truth
RSVP for #MapTheTruthWV Virtual Event Lawmakers in…

Tennessee Educators’ Open Letter to Governor Lee

Tennessee educators urge Governor Lee to veto a bill that would restrict or punish teachers for teaching the truth about history.

June 12 Day of Action: Philadelphia Educators Pledge to Teach the Truth

Philadelphia teachers are convening at President's House on June 12 to rally against restrictive legislation.

"Running the Negro out of Tulsa" | Zinn Education Project

Teaching the Tulsa Massacre 100 Years Later

This month marks the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre. We feature lessons, articles, and other resources to teach about the Tulsa Massacre and the ongoing struggle against institutionalized racism.

Teaching for Black Lives Study Groups: End of Year Survey

Survey for 2020-2021 Teaching for Black Lives study group members.

When South African Apartheid Was Overthrown: Lessons for the Movement for Black Lives Today

In this online class, Gerald Lenoir and Jesse Hagopian discussed the history of the anti-Apartheid (SA) movement and how it is relevant to students' lives and the movement for Black lives today.

Thank You for Signing the Pledge

Thank you for signing the pledge to teach the truth, regardless of the law.

Jesse Hagopian on CBS News: Decries GOP Attacks on Teaching History

Zinn Education Project team member and Rethinking Schools editor Jesse Hagopian spoke on CBS News about the increasing number of GOP bills to prohibit the teaching of Black history.

Your Vote Defends Teaching People’s History

The Zinn Education Project is one of CREDO’s grant recipients for the month of May. This can make a huge difference. How much we receive depends on you. Your vote is critical and takes less than a minute. Cast your vote today.

Arkansas Tries to Ban Teaching People’s History, Again

In January of 2021, two bills were proposed in Arkansas to restrict teaching about race, social class, solidarity, and the 1619 Project. Similar bills are being proposed in a growing number of states.

How the Word Is Passed Online Class

Clint Smith spoke with educators about his new book, How the Word Is Passed, and related classroom resources.

The Struggle Against the Prison Industrial Complex

Jesse Hagopian led a conversation with Garrett Felber, Safear Ness, and Stevie Wilson about the prison industrial complex, incarceration, and the history of resistance against that system.

Students Learn Hidden History of Reconstruction | Zinn Education Project: Teaching People's History

Match Your Donation to the Teach Reconstruction Campaign

Pat Michelsen and Eric Dean generously offered to match donations up to $15,000 in support of the Zinn Education Project Teach Reconstruction campaign.