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Social justice for elementary: What we've learned from over 1,000 teachers

Social justice for elementary: What we've learned from over 1,000 teachers

Shelby Kretz

Over the past five years, I've been lucky to work with over 1,000 elementary school educators who are bringing social justice to their classroom. Today, I'm excited to share some...

Social justice for elementary: What we've learned from over 1,000 teachers

Shelby Kretz

Over the past five years, I've been lucky to work with over 1,000 elementary school educators who are bringing social justice to their classroom. Today, I'm excited to share some...

3 Tips for Diversifying your Black History Lessons

3 Tips for Diversifying your Black History Lessons

Shelby Kretz

As Black History Month approaches, it's the perfect time to re-evaluate our approach to teaching Black history. While of course we should be teaching Black history all year long, February...

3 Tips for Diversifying your Black History Lessons

Shelby Kretz

As Black History Month approaches, it's the perfect time to re-evaluate our approach to teaching Black history. While of course we should be teaching Black history all year long, February...

Re-Thinking Your Black History Month Plans

Re-Thinking Your Black History Month Plans

Shelby Kretz

With Black History Month right around the corner, it's essential to think deeply about how we want our kids to learn about Black History.   We want to move beyond...

Re-Thinking Your Black History Month Plans

Shelby Kretz

With Black History Month right around the corner, it's essential to think deeply about how we want our kids to learn about Black History.   We want to move beyond...

Are my kids too young to learn about social justice?

Are my kids too young to learn about social justice?

Shelby Kretz

Have you ever wondered: "Is it too early to talk to my kids about social justice?" If so, you are not alone. At Little Justice Leaders, we get this question...

Are my kids too young to learn about social justice?

Shelby Kretz

Have you ever wondered: "Is it too early to talk to my kids about social justice?" If so, you are not alone. At Little Justice Leaders, we get this question...

Bookshelf Activism: Top 5 Social Justice Picture Books for Beginners

Bookshelf Activism: Top 5 Social Justice Picture Books for Beginners

Shelby Kretz

When I first got started with social justice education, I had no idea where to start.   I knew this work was important, but I didn't know how to translate...

Bookshelf Activism: Top 5 Social Justice Picture Books for Beginners

Shelby Kretz

When I first got started with social justice education, I had no idea where to start.   I knew this work was important, but I didn't know how to translate...

Why teach about social justice in 2024?

Why teach about social justice in 2024?

Shelby Kretz

The world is constantly changing, and right now our kids have more access to information than ever before. Whether we want them to or not, they're hearing about the issues...

Why teach about social justice in 2024?

Shelby Kretz

The world is constantly changing, and right now our kids have more access to information than ever before. Whether we want them to or not, they're hearing about the issues...