Human Rights & Social Justice Education
Human Rights and Social Justice Education is Important!
Why Human Rights and Social Justice Education Matters
According to leading advocates and organizations, human rights and social justice education empowers students to think critically, act with compassion, and work toward a more just and equitable world.
Benefits of human rights and social justice education:
Fosters critical thinking and empathy
Cultivates a sense of civic responsibility
Promotes personal growth and self-awareness
Builds inclusive and engaged communities
As we face ongoing social inequities and global injustices, it’s more important than ever to equip young people with the knowledge and tools to advocate for dignity, equity, and human rights for all.
Below is a growing list of human rights and social justice education resources for all educators—Montessori and beyond. Have a resource to share? Email us at montessori@amiusa.org.
Websites
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We Are
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The People's Institute for Survival and Beyond
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Catalyst Project
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Education Equity: Edutopia
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Addressing the Root Causes Of Disparities in School Discipline
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National Equity Project
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The Education Trust
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Social Justice Training Institute
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National Association for Multicultural Education
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National Center for Race Amity
Articles
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Our Liberation Is Bound Together
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Anti-Racist Work in Schools: Are You in it for the Long Haul?
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White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack
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A Community Builder's Tool Kit
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Understanding White Privilege
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Healing from the Effects of Internalized Oppression
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The Role of White People in Ending Racism
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Few Conversations About Race and Identity Are Happening at Home. Can Educators Help?
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Intercultural Competency, Diversity and Inclusion: In Conversation with Dr. Derrick Gay
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Talking Race With Young Children
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Predominantly Black Institutions and Public Montessori Schools: Reclaiming the “Genius” in African American Children
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Students of Color and Public Montessori Schools: A Review of the Literature
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Planting the Seeds for a New World: Cultivating an Anti-Bias, Anti-Racist Home
