Over the last year, students across the country have seen and heard calls for conversations about race to be removed from their classrooms, for books that tell the truth about race and racism to be banned, and for policies to pass that put LGBTQ+ students in harm's way. And as pundits go back and forth on whether “CRT” should be in schools, students are being left out of the conversation every time — we’re so glad you’re here, and we need you in this fight.

We know that it doesn’t stop at banning conversations about race in classrooms — we see a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation harming queer and trans youth, increased policing in schools, and other harmful policies that are all rooted in white supremacy.

This toolkit is not a prescription for what you must do, but rather a set of tools to support you in achieving your demands and the change you want to see in your local community. We won’t let our voices go silent, and we know that when we organize, we win. Join us.

Check out these resources from Our Turn and our partners to help you in your organizing, learning more about the issue, and your work ahead.

We organize because people power is they key to creating a just world — and the power of young people, in particular, is needed to create that change in education and in today's most pressing issues. Through the resources below, you can tarrget those in power in your community to those who control the curriculum for millions of students. Let's get started. For any questions, email Judy at [email protected].

We know that stories connect us to the work, fuel movements, and allow those in power to understand how their decisions impact our lives. Young people’s stories are critical and we’ve created a guide to support you in sharing your story. We’re excited to have your voices front and center in this fight.