BLOGS

Shanker Blog
Commentary on the research, news, and controversies related to the work of the Albert Shanker Institute.

The Unbiased Classroom
Covers empowering education, preserving equity, and defending our children’s future.

NEWS UPDATES

COSF Newsroom
Articles about legislation, local news, and issue updates in the fight against attacks on education in the U.S.

Education Week
Up-to-date news, analysis, and opinions about teaching and teachers in today’s educational climate.

EveryLibrary
Regular updates on news and information related to the fight for school libraries and school librarians.

GLSEN Newsroom
News and updates from leading voices on LGBTQ+ issues in K-12 education in U.S. schools.

People for the American Way (PFAW)
Timely commentary, updates, and analysis about a wide range of issues related to educational censorship.

School and Library Board Issues: Daily Media Scan
Sign up to receive a daily email digest of federal, state and Illinois issues, news and trends related to K-12 public school and library board issues prepared by Jasculca Terman Strategic Communications, a Chicago-based public affairs firm.

PODCASTS

Defense of Democracy
Features interviews and stories from community activists working to defend education and democracy, and fight censorship and extremism in American schools.

EdTrusted
New podcast from The Education Trust, exploring the causes and implications of the growing educational censorship movement and brings listeners thoughtful conversations about a wide range of relevant issues.

Intersectionality Matters!
AAPF podcast hosted by leading American civil rights activist Kimberlé Crenshaw, covering topics such as teaching truth to power, why kids should learn about racism, and fighting for the freedom to learn.

Leading Equity
Focuses on supporting educators with the tools and resources necessary to ensure equity at their school. Listeners can expect to hear interviews and stories from voices of equity in education today.

Learning for Justice
Features educator-driven podcasts about the history of race and LGBTQ+ life in the US, including episodes titled "Teaching Hard History" and "Queer America" with leading subject matter experts.

Teacher Stories
Teacher Stories features podcasts and videos about teachers and their impact. Discussions about preserving curricular content and teaching honest history seek to remind us that good teaching matters, especially now.

VISUAL MEDIA

Learning for Justice
Classroom-friendly social justice film kits for use in K-12 schools and public libraries. Films available for online streaming, with teaching guides and lessons available for download. 

SIMA Academy 
Education platform that empowers educators and inspires students to be changemakers via award-winning documentaries from 140 countries that nurture critical thinking and cross-cultural understanding.

Zinn Education Project 
Films with Conscience provides a listing of films to help students gain insights into how the world works. Includes teaching guides and other resources that may be easily accessed by U.S. teachers.