2026 Black Lives Matter at School Curriculum Fair

Oct 22

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 13 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.

Educators from across the country are invited to connect, collaborate, and prepare for the 2026 National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action (February 2–6, 2026) and Year of Purpose.

The Black Lives Matter at School movement is a powerful, non-violent peace movement that systematically examines injustices that exist at the intersections of race, class, and gender, including mass incarceration, poverty, non-affordable housing, income disparity, homophobia, unfair immigration laws, gender inequality, and poor access to healthcare.

GLOBALISM AND LOVING ENAGEMENT

As part of the 13 guiding principles of Black Lives Matter at School, this year's guiding principles are Globalism and Loving Engagement, a call to remember that we are part of a global Black family, united in the ongoing struggle for education, justice, and liberation. In these challenging times, we are invited to lead with courage, compassion, and truth, while creating space for reflection, learning, and authentic connection. Together, we can honor our shared commitment to build communities grounded in love, interdependence, and collective care.

WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

We are accepting workshop proposals for the curriculum fair that speak to the national Black Lives Matter at School Year of Purpose, centering the 13 guiding principles and national demands in the classroom. Accepted workshop presenters will receive a modest honorarium. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until Monday, January 5.

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