TACL
Growth, Not Perfection
This video from 2014 shows how Teach For America alumnus Isaac Pollack, Principal of Carver High School in New Orleans, led his school guided by the simple belief that “it’s OK to make mistakes, just be better tomorrow than you were today.” This beli...
TACL
Stories on Learning To Face History: Supporting Inclusive and Equitable Schools
This workshop from 2020 explored how divisions in our societies shape the teaching and learning process in our schools. Joined by Facing History partners from South Africa and Colombia, workshop participants examined the powerful role of educator ref...
TACL
Letting Go of the Agenda
In this video from 2016, Ako Mātātupu Teach First NZ recognizes the ways in which we often approach community engagement with a pre-set frame of reference and a wish list of stories we want to hear. By letting go of these, we open up the possibility ...
Education in Emergencies
Preparing for Earthquakes
This webpage contains an infographic outlining preparedness activities students can do in their homes. For example: securing bookcases and shelves, placing heavy objects on lower shelves, turning off gas, electricity and water, and more.