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The Education for Liberation Movement

Education for Liberation prepares the most excluded, under-served members of our society, in particular low-income youth and youth of color, to fight for a more just world by:
  • Teaching students the causes of inequalities and injustices in society and how communities have fought against them.
  • Helping them develop both the belief in themselves that they can challenge those injustices and the skills necessary to do that.
  • Supporting them in taking action that leads to disenfranchised communities having more power.

Education for Liberation is taking place in a variety of settings—schools, community centers, homes, churches, and college campuses. It is being practiced by teachers, parents, youth and community activists. But these educators often find themselves isolated, with few resources, little support and limited connection to others who share their concerns. This conference represents a unique and exciting opportunity for all of us to come together to learn and build strength from each other. This is a critical first step in the process of transforming ourselves from a collection of individuals trying to make a difference in our neighborhoods or schools into a strong movement for education justice.

The goals of the Free Minds, Free People conference were to:

  • Build connections between people from different backgrounds with an interest in this issue.
  • Talk about what works and why, helping participants develop practical skills and techniques that they can use in their educational settings.
  • Determine what steps need to be taken to further develop this movement.