Published: 11/10/2021
Last Updated: 01/26/2023
2023 National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action
We’re amplifying National Black Lives Matter at School’s call for a Year of Purpose. Take one action a day between February 6-10 to join the movement.


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Black Lives Matter at School: It’s more than a week of action
A growing number of educators have honest conversations about our nation’s past to help make a better future for all students. “Kids often think change only comes from a great person, they don't realize that it comes from ordinary people who are organized—and doing great things.”

Take Action For Racial Justice In Education
Sign the Black Lives Matter at School pledge and receive a free download of the NEA EdJustice Black Lives Matter at School poster.

VEA’s Week of Action Toolkit
Review this resource to help facilitate conversations about race, including classroom-appropriate lesson plans, guides on how to have tough conversations with colleagues, students, and more.
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Join Our Movement
We ask only what is right: equal opportunity for every student, every educator, every family. At home, in school, online, in Washington–there’s a right place for all of us to make a difference.

Create safe and supportive schools
Every student deserves a safe, welcoming, affirming learning environment. We provide the tools for educators to make it happen.
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