This book includes social justice teaching ideas for students of all different ages and across a wide variety of subjects. It is divided into the following six main sections: the power of words; the power of the past; the power of critique; the power of social action; rethinking school culture; rethinking assessment. It also includes a detailed resource section at the back of the book.
This resource is an anthology that includes inspiring stories about social justice teaching with young children. It is divided into the following seven main parts that relate to specific teaching practices: prioritizing anti-bias teaching; making ample time for play; using approaches responsive to children’s developmental and intellectual pursuits; cultivating a sense of place and a connection to other creatures of Earth; emphasizing children’s social-emotional learning; learning from and standing with families; and advocating for children, families, and childcare workers. There is a separate in-depth section on helpful resources. Among the contributors are childcare teachers, early-grade public school teachers, scholars, and parents.
