Support learning, reflection and action Racial and Social Equity Resources

The National Education Association's Racial and Social Justice resources include toolkits on racial justice, immigration protections and LGBTQ+ inclusion, along with a resource library, news updates and art for activism. 

Slow Reveal Graphs, curated by K-8 math specialist Jenna Laib, is a free library of graphs for an instructional routine in which a graph is revealed in stages so students refine their interpretation of the data as more appears. It offers classroom graphs sorted by type (bar, line, scatterplot, and more) and theme (social justice, climate, and incarceration in the US), along with videos, blog posts, professional learning options, and an email subscription for new graphs, including recent additions like the Congress age and music revenue graphs.

Social Justice Books, a Teaching for Change project, offers critically reviewed multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators, organized into 100+ themed booklists such as Changemakers, Disabilities, Immigration, Organizing, and Voting Rights. It also has a database of critical book reviews, articles on multicultural children's literature, and a guide for selecting anti-bias books, with titles linked to Bookshop.org for purchase.

Embracing Equity sells anti-racism and equity training, coaching, and organizational audits tailored to schools, Montessori communities, other organizations, and funders. Its site also has free downloadable tools such as a reflection journal, community agreements, and an anti-racist board governance guide, plus a blog, webinars and workshops.

The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast, hosted by Jennifer Gonzalez, covers teaching strategies, classroom management, equity, ed tech, and school reform, with a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes. Each episode has a companion article.

This episode features an interview with Dr. Travis Bristol on how the profession can attract, support and build relationships with teachers of color — and why that's so important for all teachers and students. 

A five-part series from the New York Times and Serial Productions about building a better school system and what gets in the way. 

Global Oneness Project library includes discussion guides and conversation cards, which are classroom companions to the organization's documentary films and stories (such as Earthrise, Elemental, Sanctuaries of Silence, and A Thousand Suns). The guides and cards offer questions, reflection exercises, and action ideas, some in Spanish, and the wider library includes lesson plans by grade level, subject, and theme (like Indigenous languages, climate change, and human rights), plus films, essays, photo essays, and webinars.

Facing History and Ourselves offers free teaching resources that help middle and high school students connect lessons from history, like the Holocaust, Reconstruction, and the desegregation of Little Rock's Central High School, to the choices they face today. Visit their site to explore classroom-ready readings, lessons, videos, and full units that build critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement.

Teaching for Black Lives, a campaign of the Zinn Education Project, offers dozens of free lessons for middle and high school teachers on the history of the Black freedom struggle, from resistance to enslavement and redlining to voting rights and reparations.

Women & the American Story (WAMS), a free curriculum project from The New York Historical, gives teachers primary sources, life stories, essays, and learning activities on the many roles women have played in shaping U.S. history, from founding-era figures like Elizabeth Freeman and Polly Cooper to modern leaders like Ella Baker and Patsy Mink. Visit their site to explore the curriculum, sign up for the newsletter, or join upcoming teacher workshops.

PODER of Idaho, founded in 2016 by young activists working to save DACA, is a grassroots organization that empowers Latinx and immigrant communities through advocacy, education, and Know Your Rights resources. Visit their site to learn about their work, download the free bilingual Querer Es Poder coloring book for children, or get details on the annual Latinos Unidos conference and ways to support their mission.

The ILRC offers downloadable community resources on immigration law, including Know Your Rights materials, Red Cards available in 50+ languages, plain-language explainers, and a searchable directory for finding legal help. 

The Idaho Office for Refugees oversees refugee resettlement in Idaho and connects newcomers with English classes, career support, youth mentoring, and community events. Visit their site for the Idaho Resource Guide, Know Your Rights materials, the Mosaics podcast, or to request a speaker from their Refugee Speakers Bureau.

This guide from the Center for Racial Justice in Education gathers resources for educators, families, employers, and advocates supporting undocumented communities, and places current immigration policy in the history of racism in U.S. immigration law.

This page, part of the Zinn Education Project's Teaching for Black Lives campaign, shows educators, parents, and community members how to turn learning into action through the Teach Truth campaign, Black Lives Matter at School, and study groups. 

This resource page supports members of Teaching for Black Lives study groups with a calendar of monthly online events and workshops, study and facilitation guides, and a complimentary one-year Rethinking Schools subscription. It is for members only, so educators who want access can explore joining a study group through the Teaching for Black Lives site.

The Zinn Education Project provides free, downloadable people's history lessons for middle and high school teachers, organized by theme, time period, and reading level. Visit their site to browse teaching materials, join campaigns like Teach Truth and Teach Reconstruction, and register to unlock all downloads.

Glisten's educator page offers K-12 teachers tools to make schools safe and affirming for LGBTQ+ students, including inclusive lesson plans, professional development, and guides for starting a GSA. Visit it to learn about your rights as an educator, explore the Policy Action Center, and download the 2026-2027 school year calendar.

Glisten's student page gives LGBTQ+ youth and allies resources for creating change in their schools, including a GSA starter kit, student rights guides, and information about the National Student Council. 

The NEA LGBTQ+ Caucus's resource page collects links for educators, including the NEA's LGBTQ+ resource page, a guide from the Human Rights Campaign, and a guide to starting a state affiliate caucus. Visit the site to also find the caucus's book list, its GSA grant, and information about membership and events.

Watch the official park film for Minidoka National Historic Site, narrated by actor and activist George Takei. Learn about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, the experiences of survivors and their descendants, and the site's relevance to the complicated issues Americans face today.

The Crip Camp site is home to the Sundance-winning documentary about the teenagers of Camp Jened who became leaders of the disability rights movement. Visit it to watch the trailer (including a version with audio description), get the educational curriculum, host a screening, and learn about the Crip Camp Impact Campaign.

Divisible is a documentary about how redlining shaped where people live, and how they live, in Omaha, Nebraska. Visit the site to enter the main film page and follow the film on social media. Note: The film is not available without purchase.