Criminalization is the fuel of fascism. And the people who have been saying this for decades are the PIC abolitionists so many deride.

Teachers & allies are raising awareness about threats to public education, LGBTQ+ students, immigrants, climate, democracy, & more. In May, @edequitykc.bsky.social & a Teaching for Black Lives study group held #TeachTruth events in KS & NY. Join us! Bring #TeachTruth message to events all year.

We need you! Make your defense of the freedom to learn visible: 1) Choose a #TeachTruth action (ex: mini-lesson or gallery walk) 2) Pick a time & place 3) Download resources: signs, postcards, buttons, Banned Books displays & more Publicly defending the freedom to learn takes all of us. More ⬇️

We offer a Transformative Justice Help Desk consultation service for our partners working on projects & community-wide interventions to respond to, transform & interrupt harm & violence without the state. More info here: www.interruptingcriminalization.com/transformati...

Apply by tomorrow! 💡 Keep learning all summer. Join a virtual ‘Teaching for Black Lives’ study group. Pre-K–12 educators will explore how to teach about racism, resistance, and joy. Participants receive ‘Teaching for Black Lives’ book & a @rethinkingschools.bsky.social magazine subscription. ⬇️

Thank you for an amazing Children’s Peace Parade Moms Rage KC and thank you Zinn Education Project for the Banned Books and more for our table! Kids decorated bookmarks and loved our stickers, buttons and display @zinnedproject.bsky.social

#tdih 1964 in Tuscaloosa, AL 500+ Black marchers were violently attacked by KKK & police during protests to end segregation on “Bloody Tuesday.” Marchers took refuge in 1st African Baptist Church as police smashed windows w/ fire hoses & filled church w/ tear gas. No one was ever held accountable.

Join our Banned Book Club featuring The Sum of Us! Registration is required This in-person event is free, but bring your own book. Hosted by Flagship Books, 510 N. 6th Street KCKS 66101 Light snacks and childcare will be provided Event reminders will be sent via email to registrants

CALL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS AND TELL THEM TO GET TO DELANEY HALL NOW: (202) 224-3121

Should the American Revolution be considered revolutionary? Explore this question & more in our FAQs about the American Revolution & U.S. founding. Plus: free downloadable lessons, recommended books, films, & articles. ⬇️ #America250 #TeachTruth Learn more: zinnedproject.org/american-revolution

Thanks to an amazing community for another powerful #TeachTruth Day of Action @zinnedproject.bsky.social @mojwjva.bsky.social

Q: Shouldn’t we keep politics out of public education and prohibit teachers from indoctrinating students? Are you ready to answer this question? This Thursday, learn how to respond to this and more at our Teach Truth Media Workshop. Register now: www.zinnedproject.org/news/media-w...

"On 3rd anniversary of Brown on May 17, 1957, civil rights leaders called for a “Prayer Pilgrimage” . . . Civil rights & faith leaders, & elected officials demanded compliance with Brown & rallied in favor of Black voting rights." -- @sifill.bsky.social Read why ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...

We agree @zinnedproject.bsky.social Come out and join us KC on the 23rd!

In the founding era, ”the new U.S. shredded treaties and treated Indigenous communities as obstacles that we needed to have erased.” Kimberlé W. Crenshaw (of @aapf.org) explains why she supports ZEP's Teach Truth About the American Revolution campaign: 🧵 www.zinnedproject.org/news/kimberl...

Yes, @trevondlogan.bsky.social's quote ⬇️ is why we must #TeachReconstruction. Young people need & deserve to be equipped w/ the knowledge of ALL that was accomplished & how it was rolled back so they can recognize & resist the same white supremacist attacks today. www.teachreconstructionreport.org

Hey public education advocates... Join us for our 6th Annual Teach Truth Day of Action, and first action as Education Equity Collective (formerly SURJ KC)! We'll have food, great speakers, calls to action, a short rally and more! More details to come. RSVP here: bit.ly/TeachTruth2026

Announcing: Education Equity Collective 🎉 We are a group of educators, parents, and students working alongside locally-run grassroots organizations, fighting for unfettered access to equitable public education for all. 🌼 👉Learn more: edequitykc.org/launch