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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice

@dcaesj.bsky.social
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Network of educators who seek to strengthen and deepen social justice teaching in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Project of @teachingchange.bsky.social linktr.ee/dcaesj

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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
DMV #EduSky did you hear, we're 30 days away from our annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair. Don't miss building community, interactive workshops, ready-to-use resources and FREE books for your classrooms! Register today: www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/events/2026-...
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
This is your reminder, from some of our presenters, tech support, and staff, that it's not too late to register for this Saturday's Curriculum Fair. Tell a friend and get them there too. Register at the 🔗 in our bio or at bit.ly/BLMFair26
Screenshot of the 2026 Black Lives Matter at School Curriculum Fair presenters, tech support, and documenters via Zoom.
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
#EduSky TWELVE reasons you should join us on Saturday, January 24, 2026 for our annual Black Lives Matter at School curriculum fair. Your FOMO will be more real if you miss, than having to choose between these FANTASTIC workshops! Register today! bit.ly/BLMFair26
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
We are in deep gratitude and appreciation following our fourth annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair. Over 100 educators came together to spend time in community and in commitment to teaching truth, affirming students' identities, and teaching FOR change.
Graphic designed with image captured from the 2025 Social Justice Curriculum Fair of over 100 attendees in a multipurpose room at Inspired Teaching Demonstration School. Attendees are seated around cafeteria tables or standing. Graphic with green and blue D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice logo in a white sticker overlay with a blue oval and white text that reads "Social Justice Curriculum Fair Thank you for joining us!"
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
DMV #EduSky, These times call for community. These times call for curriculum collaboration. These times call for professional learning. These times call for activism. Experience the solutions for these times at the fourth annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair: Guided by Love. bit.ly/sojust25
Gif of the fourth annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair: Guided by Love. To be held Saturday, August 23rd from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST.
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
DMV #EduSky, this is our love letter to you. Our fourth annual Social Justice Curriculum Fair, “Guided by Love,” is both a tribute and a call to action. Honoring the radical, everyday love that YOU show by teaching truth. See you on Saturday, August 23.
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
This annual event kicks off our school year, is morning is an opportunity for D.C. area educators to connect in person while exploring curriculum aligned with various social justice themes. Consider submitting a proposal for a workshop. forms.gle/4Qczg2gH26Yu...
Call for proposal for Social Justice Curriculum Fair. Submit Proposal by Monday, July 28th.
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Lift our voices. Defend the right to read. This #Juneteenth, join the Read Strong America movement — a powerful conversation to denounce censorship, promote literacy and literature, uplift librarians, and spark community action.
Graphic: Read Strong America Juneteenth Watch Party & Read-In 
June 19th - Host or attend a watch party this Juneteenth and keep the conversation going all summer long.


June 21st – Watch the Virtual Author Read-In featuring some of your favorite children's book authors, 12-2:00 pm EST. 

Both at ReadStrongAmerica.org
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
On, Saturday, April 5, we held our working group quarterly meeting with the theme of advocacy! We topped off the day by putting advocacy into practice by participating in the Hands Off! activation in Washington, D.C. "Don't Comply!"
Image of D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice working group members at the April Working Group Convening. Green background with white text reads Educator Community, Curriculum collaboration, Professional Learning Activism. DCAESJ Working Group members and Teaching for Change staff ahead of the Hands Off! D.C. rally on Saturday, April 5.
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
DMV #Edusky: Join the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum this summer in a four-day summer teacher seminar Civil War to Civil Rights: Reconstruction. The application deadline is approaching - April 10th! afroamcivilwar.org/event/civil-...
African American Civil War Memorial and Museum Civil War to Civil Rights: Reconstruction Summer Teacher Seminar July 14 - 17, 2025.
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
🎉 Happy Birthday to JuJu, a legendary drummer 🥁 and one of the founding teaching artists for our Teach the Beat initiative that brings go-go music into the classroom (🔗 in bio). The beat keeps going with JuJu as part of our community! 🎶 #TeachtheBeat
Graphic: multicolored sunburst with teal background and blue and white text that reads Happy Birthday JuJu House, Teach the Beat Founding Teaching Artist. Image of Experience Unlimited (E.U.) drummer, William "JuJu" House.
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
We're partnering with @filmfestdc.bsky.social for a 14th year to bring 📽️ films and filmmakers into D.C. classrooms. The deadline to request a filmmaker visit is Sunday, March 30. ✨Request at bit.ly/filmfestdc25.✨
Blue green, pink, and yellow graphic with white text that reads "Bring filmmakers to your D.C. classroom! FilmfestDC Washington, D.C. International Film Festival bit.ly/filmfestdc25 Request by March 30| with white D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice logo
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Share your story, receive a FREE book. D.C. area teachers and Teaching for Black Lives study group members please tell us about what lesson(s) you used for this year's Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action activities. Share your story at bit.ly/shareyourBLMatSchoolstory.
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
The 2025 Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action has begun! Since 2018, @teachingchange.bsky.social D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice (DCAESJ) has hosted the D.C. area activities for Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action and Year of Purpose.
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
"Antiracist teaching is guided by love." That is how @jessehagopian.bsky.social welcomed educators to this year's Black Lives Matter at School curriculum fair. Guided by love! Thank you to the workshop presenters, @teachingchange.bsky.social staff and volunteers for guiding this space by love.
Presenters and team for the 2025 Black Lives Matter at School curriculum fair
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Our workshop lineup is ✨ From Go-Go (D.C. music) Pedagogy, to themes in Afrofuturism, Afro Latin experiences and these three gems, you will leave enriched, inspired, and more prepared for the #BlackLivesMatteratSchool Week of Action and Year of Purpose.
Green and Blue Graphic with white text that reads BLM @ School Curriculum Fair. Sat. January, 25, 2025 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Global Histories, Local Classrooms: Teaching Radical Black Movements in the U.K. 

Two images Black woman with locks in a circle frame wearing a red turtleneck and one black and one gold necklace. One black and white image of the Black Panther Movement in the U.K. Black men and women holding signs and banners. Green and Blue Graphic with white text that reads Mending Art Classrooms A virtual workshop on Community Art Practices presented by Jazmine Beatty. Sat. January, 25, 2025 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM 

Arched image of a Black woman with locks an outdoor background wearing red, blue, yellow and black triangle earrings. Image of children holding signs wearing Black Lives Matter t-shirts. Green and Blue Graphic with white text that reads Black Lives Matter at School curriculum fair. Sat. January, 25, 2025 12:05 PM and 1:00 PM National Online Event | "Uncle Devin" Walker Liberating Music for the Black Child Workshop

Circle image of a Black man wearing a grey hat blue button down long sleeved shirt with an orange background. Image of children holding signs wearing Black Lives Matter t-shirts.
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Dear #Edusky, have you registered for our annual Black Lives Matter at School curriculum fair, yet? Did we mention that scholar, activist, colleague, and friend, @jessehagopian.bsky.social will be our keynote?! Register today and pass on! www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/events/2025-...
Blue and green graphic with two images. White text reads Black Lives Matter at School Curriculum Fair, national online event, Keynote by Jesse Hagopian. Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30p.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PT
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Dear #EduSky, before you close out your school terms, please take a look at our upcoming professional development to prepare for Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action and Year of Purpose! Check out the details for more info. Share widely. www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/black-lives-...
Blue, green and black graphic with white text that reads D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice Black Lives Matter at School Events Line-Up. Saturday, January 11, 2025 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Resource Exchange Grimke School - 1923 Vermont Avenue NW | Saturday, January 25, 2025 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Curriculum Fair National Zoom Event - Fee $10 | February 3 - 7, 2025 8th Annual Week of Action National Campaign
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D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice @dcaesj.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
We are @teachingchange.bsky.social 's dedicated place-based work in the D.C. metro area. The D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice (DCAESJ) host working groups, public forums, workshops, and more. #DCTeachers #MDTeachers #VAteachers #DMVTeachers
Image of Teaching for Change's D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice (DCAESJ). A circle of adults with children's books. White circle with D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice in blue font and Teaching for Change's green iconography. A green arrow with white text that reads DCAreaEducators4SocialJustice.org
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