Illinois Federation of Teachers
A Union of Professionals
Black Lives Matter at School is a national coalition organizing for racial justice in education. We encourage all educators, students, parents, unions, and community organizations to join the annual week of action during the first week of February.
FEBRUARY 5-9, 2024
GET INVOLVED
We encourage all to participate in the Week of Action.
Learn more about how to get involved in the 2024 Week of Action below. Find our updated starter kit, now guide, What We Do & How We Done It: A Guide for BLM at School, which includes the story of how BLM at School started and grew, teaching and planning resources, Week of action ideas for in and out of the classroom, frequently asked questions, photos, and more!
For additional information visit, Black Lives Matter At School.
LEARNING RESOURCES
We have curated a variety of classroom resources for every age group. These resources are all free of charge and meant to be shared and used. The goal of these lessons and activities is to challenge racism and oppression and providing students with the vocabulary and tools needed to take action.
What can collective liberation mean or look like?
Submit a creative response including but not limited to drawing, painting, collage, poetry, song/rap, or any other type of expression by Monday, February 12th.
GET
INVOLVED
Are you participating in Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action? We want to hear from you. Post what you’re doing on social media with the hashtag #BlackLivesMatterAtSchool and tag @BLMAtSchool and @iftaft.
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VISIT IFT-AFT.ORG/OEI TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW IFT IS TACKLING RACISM IN OUR UNION.