A Plan Book for Social Justice Teachers

2009-2010

The 2009-2010 plan book is now sold out! But you can still purchase a pdf version by clicking Buy the Book link on the right hand side, or click here to sign up for our mailing list and get more information about Planning to Change the World 2010-2011.

The new edition has all the things you would expect in a lesson plan book plus: Weekly planning pages packed with important social justice birthdays and historical events References to online lesson plans and resources related to those dates Tips from social justice teachers across the country Inspirational quotes to share with students Thought-provoking essential questions to spark classroom discussions on critical issues Reproducible social justice awards for students A new, sturdier cover and much more

Here's what leading educators have to say about Planning to Change the World 2009-2010:

…an imaginative and innovative idea in the field of education. It is something that teachers all over the country who have social consciences will find useful because it will give them an opportunity and a framework for putting into practice what they believe. I hope it will be widely adopted.

 –Howard Zinn, author of A People’s History of the United States

Every teacher needs a plan, and teachers who view themselves as agents of change need tools to enhance their practice and maximize the impact of their work. Planning to Change the World is a practical resource that can help teachers be more than merely effective practitioners; it can serve as a guide for approaching teaching in a way that is truly transformative.

–Pedro Noguera, author of City Schools and the American Dream

To create a more just and equitable world we need new ways of engaging and working together; new ways to name and interrupt systemic oppression. To support this work we need new tools that are as practical as they are thoughtful.  This social justice planner is one of those tools!

–Tony Smith, Superintendent, Oakland Unified School District

In our daily work, teachers need their feet on the ground and their eyes on the
horizon. Planning to Change provides both: A practical place to record our plans
and a weekly reminder that we need keep bending the curriculum towards justice.
This book is one of the gifts I give new teachers.

–Linda Christensen, author of Reading, Writing, and Rising Up

Planning to Change the World 2008-2009

The first edition of Planning to Change the World, which was published in 2008, was a huge success! More than 2,400 educators across the country are using Planning the Change the World 2008-2009. We listened to feedback from educators who bought last year's plan book to make this year's even stronger. Here are some of the highlights: A new, sturdier cover More social justice anniversaries and birthdays More resources (including children's books) Resources organized by topic as well as chronologically More essential questions (one every week)

Here's what leading educators had to say about Planning to Change the World 2008-2009:

Finally, a plan book that is enlightening, provocative and fun. A unique and powerful teaching tool that honors students by bringing to the forefront the stories of their communities. It’s a weekly reminder of how much we’ve achieved and how much we have left to do.

 –Lisa Delpit, author of Other People’s Children

Useful, hopeful and visionary, Planning to Change the World is just what every radical teacher needs. Pick up a copy today if you want to teach towards a more equitable and just world.

–Wayne Au, Rethinking Schools

Comments from teachers who used the book in 2008-2009:

I was so satisfied with the content, and I thought all of the ideas were fantastic! I also really liked the layout, and I thought that it worked well for my purposes.

--Sarah, elementary school teacher

I love it. I love that everyone at school knows it's mine.
--Ellen, elementary school teacher

I love not only the layout of the book, but the inspiration it gives me each day.
--Ruby, middle school teacher

Helps to remind you of important people/events that are not covered in traditional teaching materials.
--John, high school teacher

As I planned I was able to keep my goal of empowering students in mind….I LOVED the awards in the back. I used them!
--Wanda, elementary school teacher

I thought it was very well organized and the information about various cultures was awesome…It doesn't give you the complete story behind every noted day, which makes you go and research the information yourself.
--Tom, high school teacher

The issues linked to specific dates gives you a "reason" to bring up a topic. Another strength is the links to lessons.
--Wendy, middle school teacher

There are many powerful things about it...the weekly quote, the amazing resources for special days, the notations of important dates and people.
--Elizabeth, Ohio Department of Education consultant

Planning to Change the World was created by the New York Collective of Radical Educators and the Education for Liberation Network .

Proceeds from the sale of the plan book support the work of these two organizations. Questions? Email Tara Mack: tara (at) edliberation.org.