NEA's Conference on Racial & Social Justice

The Conference on Racial and Social Justice provides a unique space for educators, students, parents and families, organizers, community members and leaders to unite for the advancement of Justice in Education.

Join the waitlist for the 2026 CRSJ!

Registration for the 2026 Conference on Racial and Social Justice is now closed.

Conference on Racial and Social Justice

Join us in Denver, Colorado at the Colorado Convention Center on June 30 – July 2, 2026, to build Resilience. Respect. Power.

Together with educators, creatives, activists, organizers and other leaders we will advance racial and social justice for Our Schools, through the power of Our Stories and organize for Our Future.

The Conference on Racial and Social Justice is presented by NEA’s Center for Racial and Social Justice. The purpose of the conference is to provide a unique space for educators, students, parents and families, organizers, community members and leaders to unite for the advancement of Justice in Education.

CRSJ Goals

BUILD LOCAL POWER: Spark dialogue about our successes and challenges to inform our own strategies and tactics to grow the movement for education justice.

BE FORWARD THINKING: Make space for new ideas and map the road to the long term change we seek for our students, schools, and our communities.

CENTER INTERSECTIONALITY: Uplift the intersections of social justice, identity, and democracy in the movement for education justice.

BUILD COMMUNITY: Be an engaging, fun, and inviting space for new and long standing attendees to come together in community.

Join the waitlist for the 2026 CRSJ

2026 Conference on Racial and Social Justice Keynote Speakers

2026 CRSJ Film Festival

Featured Films

2026 CRSJ Film Festival Panel

Highlights from the 2025 Conference on Racial and Social Justice

1 OF 9

2 OF 9

3 OF 9

4 OF 9

5 OF 9

6 OF 9

7 OF 9

8 OF 9

9 OF 9

Through my union, I have been able to do a lot more things, build my network and access more resources. Last summer I was at the Racial and Social Justice Conference. I got to meet the most amazing teachers who are like-minded. It was like I was at the Oscars!

Quote by: Gloria Pereyra-Robertson, Kindergarten teacher, Oregon Education Association

Post this

We're here to help you succeed in your career, advocate for public school students, and stay up to date on the latest education news. Sign up to stay informed

Suggested Results