Educators for Social Justice

The only organization in St. Louis connecting educators across districts to focus on social justice curriculum & change.

Book Clubs

Join us for our monthly Book Club the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 5-7pm at Schlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood. Our January book club will take place on January 20 and will focus on the book Lost at School by Ross Greene.

Inquiry to Action Groups

Join us for our Inquiry to Action Groups (ItAGs) to discuss and share practical strategies on how to teach for social justice. ItAG on strategies for teaching diverse learners will be starting in spring of 2015. Stay tuned for further info!

Curriculum Conference

Pre-register for the 2015 Conference

Join us for our 10th Annual Curriculum Conference on Feb. 7, 2015. This year's theme will be: Empowering Diverse Learners. Featuring table displays from local educators and organizations, interactive workshops, a panel discussion and more!

Educators for Social Justice (ESJ) is a grassroots, teacher-led professional development group located in St. Louis, MO. We believe that educators are public intellectuals who gain strength and wisdom through working with other educators, parents and members of the community. Our mission is to develop and support socially just, equitable, and sustainable practices in schools and communities. We are committed to connecting educators across the lifespan and building networks to mobilize resources to promote progressive change. We want to promote the idea that developing socially just curriculum is a form of activism.