Organizations

Freire Institute—An organization for transformative community-based learning. In our programmes your own knowledge and life experience becomes the raw material for education. Visit website

Uniting to Save our Schools—Save Our Schools March, the organization that galvanized the national education activist movement, has recently reconstituted itself as Uniting to Save Our Schools (USOS). Visit website

Network for Public Education—Our mission is to preserve, promote, improve and strengthen public schools for both current and future generations of students. Visit website

Uniting to Save our Schools—Behind every challenge lies an opportunity for unparalleled assistance. We understand the intricacies of your needs and are committed to providing prompt assistance every step of the way. Visit website

New Teachers Center—We believe that every student, from preschool through high school, deserves an excellent and equitable education that empowers them to reach their full potential in classrooms, communities, and beyond. Visit website

The Freechild Institute for Youth Engagement—Provides training, tools and technical assistance to support youth engagement in social change. Since 2001, we have partnered with more than 500 organizations in 1,500 communities affecting 1.5million young people around the world. Visit website

Fair Test—Works to end the misuses and flaws of standardized testing and to ensure that evaluation of students, teachers and schools is fair, open, valid and educationally beneficial. Visit website

Rethinking Schools—A nonprofit publisher and advocacy organization dedicated to sustaining and strengthening public education through social justice teaching and education activism. Our magazine, books and other resources promote equity and racial justice in the classroom. We encourage grassroots efforts in our schools and communities to enhance the learning and well-being of our children and to build a broad democratic movement for social and environmental justice. Visit website

Websites

Bored Teachers—A platform for educators to escape the chaos and find humor in the frustration and exhaustion that comes with the teaching profession. It’s inspired by the sweat, the tears, and the unrelenting passion of underpaid and overworked teachers all over. It’s your portal to share laughter, release stress, and empower & celebrate all who dedicate their lives to shape the young minds of our future leaders. Visit website

Teachers Standing for Solutions—While our catalyst was one teacher’s letter to a local school board, the need to take a stand has been escalating for years. We represent public school educators who crave opportunities to lead students with creativity and professional judgment. We see clear paths to restoring education in the classroom. We stand with other teachers, our students and the community for educational improvement. Visit website

SoundOut.org—Learn to meaningfully involve every student in every school all of the time. SoundOut provides training, tools and technical assistance for K-12 schools to engage every student in every grade in every school through Meaningful Student Involvement. Visit website