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Re-Thinking Your Black History Month Plans

Re-Thinking Your Black History Month Plans

Shelby Kretz

With Black History Month right around the corner, it's essential to think deeply about how we want our kids to learn about Black History.   We want to move beyond...

Re-Thinking Your Black History Month Plans

Shelby Kretz

With Black History Month right around the corner, it's essential to think deeply about how we want our kids to learn about Black History.   We want to move beyond...

Are my kids too young to learn about social justice?

Are my kids too young to learn about social justice?

Shelby Kretz

Have you ever wondered: "Is it too early to talk to my kids about social justice?" If so, you are not alone. At Little Justice Leaders, we get this question...

Are my kids too young to learn about social justice?

Shelby Kretz

Have you ever wondered: "Is it too early to talk to my kids about social justice?" If so, you are not alone. At Little Justice Leaders, we get this question...

Bookshelf Activism: Top 5 Social Justice Picture Books for Beginners

Bookshelf Activism: Top 5 Social Justice Picture Books for Beginners

Shelby Kretz

When I first got started with social justice education, I had no idea where to start.   I knew this work was important, but I didn't know how to translate...

Bookshelf Activism: Top 5 Social Justice Picture Books for Beginners

Shelby Kretz

When I first got started with social justice education, I had no idea where to start.   I knew this work was important, but I didn't know how to translate...

Why teach about social justice in 2024?

Why teach about social justice in 2024?

Shelby Kretz

The world is constantly changing, and right now our kids have more access to information than ever before. Whether we want them to or not, they're hearing about the issues...

Why teach about social justice in 2024?

Shelby Kretz

The world is constantly changing, and right now our kids have more access to information than ever before. Whether we want them to or not, they're hearing about the issues...

Talking to your kids about race and racism with Keia Jones-Baldwin

Talking to your kids about race and racism with Keia Jones-Baldwin

Shelby Kretz

Have you been talking to your kids and students about race and racism? Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with Keia Jones-Baldwin from @raisingcultures. Keia is a licensed clinical...

Talking to your kids about race and racism with Keia Jones-Baldwin

Shelby Kretz

Have you been talking to your kids and students about race and racism? Recently, I had the privilege of sitting down with Keia Jones-Baldwin from @raisingcultures. Keia is a licensed clinical...

10 tips for de-centering Christmas in your classroom this year

10 tips for de-centering Christmas in your classroom this year

Shelby Kretz

In our diverse classrooms, acknowledging and celebrating diversity is a crucial aspect of fostering inclusivity and understanding. One important step towards creating a truly inclusive learning environment is to de-center...

10 tips for de-centering Christmas in your classroom this year

Shelby Kretz

In our diverse classrooms, acknowledging and celebrating diversity is a crucial aspect of fostering inclusivity and understanding. One important step towards creating a truly inclusive learning environment is to de-center...