Teaching Tools
Teaching Tools
“Cops Out”, Brooklyn Public Library
A panel of youth organizers, advocates, and educators discussing the past, present and future of policing in schools — YouTube – BPLvideos channel
“We Want to Do More Than Survive” by Bettina Love
Argues for abolitionist teaching that refutes the “carceral state” in schools (zero tolerance, police, high-stakes tests) and instead builds schools fueled by joy, resistance, and Black ingenuity. Love coins “educational freedom dreaming” for a world where schools ensure Black and brown children thrive — Available on the Beacon Press
Lessons in Liberation: Abolitionist Toolkit for Educators
A comprehensive collection of essays and activities guiding K-12 teachers to integrate abolitionist principles in curriculum and classroom practice. Abstract: Shows how to replace punitive discipline with restorative approaches, teach about social movements, and transform schools into sites of liberation — Available at the Pan-African Bookstore and Resource Center
Lessons in Liberation: Critical Resistance Series
Abolition and Education Critical Resistance Series — Youtube