Teachers for Social Justice and Education Workers for Palestine present…
The 19th Teaching for Social Justice Curriculum Fair!
Fighting for our Futures: Teaching for Solidarity and Justice in This Crisis
10 AM – 4 PM
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Greater Lawndale High School for Social Justice (SoJo)
3120 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL
Speakers, Workshops, Curriculum, Resources, Culture, Food
What is the Curriculum Fair?
The Teaching for Social Justice Curriculum Fair is a day to build community and deepen the solidarity and political understanding essential to confront the multiple crises we face, and to seize this moment to fight for the future we need. The curriculum fair is a day-long popular education and organizing space buzzing with conversations about critical anti-racist teaching, connections across issues, defending our schools and communities, and inspiring the young people we teach. We deepen our knowledge through teachers’ social justice curriculum exhibits, workshops, resources and books, and a thought-provoking keynote program. We nourish and nurture ourselves and each other through culture, childcare and children’s programs, safety and care—and a delicious lunch. Be part of learning and building together for the futures we need!
What is the 2026 Theme?
Fighting for our Futures: Teaching for Solidarity and Justice in this Crisis
This is a dangerous moment of growing right-wing authoritarianism, attacks on racial and gender justice, and US militarized violence from Chicago to Palestine to Latin America. In Chicago, ICE raids terrorize immigrant communities while Black communities face the ongoing violence of anti-Black racist disinvestment, displacement, and policing. While our students and families struggle with the impossible cost of groceries, rent, and healthcare, and the stress of daily life, billions of dollars flow to US militarism and genocide and hedge fund investors and tech billionaires amass the greatest wealth in human history. But a crisis is also an opportunity to unmask the reality of this system of economic exploitation, racism, and violence that has been veiled for some (the power of educators!) and that has clearly failed the 99%. It’s an opportunity to see ourselves in each other, to understand how our struggles are connected, to build solidarity and community in and out of the classroom. We see the power of fighting for our futures in the global movement in solidarity with Palestine, in the ways we have shown up to defend our neighbors against ICE terror, in the historic 2020 Black liberation uprising, in educators who dare to teach truth and who stand up with their students and communities, in our unions organizing against authoritarianism and militarism.
GET INVOLVED
The curriculum fair is organized by 100% volunteers, and a chance for educators to share their curriculum ideas, lead workshops, and join in our movement-building. We hope you will join us! Here are a few ways:
Exhibit your work
Educators can bring whatever materials they want (tri-fold board with student work, unit and lesson plans, even students!) to share their teaching efforts.
More info and application:
Facilitate a workshop
Educators are encouraged to submit a workshop proposal to engage with other educators on this year’s theme, their own experiences, and practices.
More info and application:
Share Resources
Are you a part of an organization that would like to exhibit resources? A resource table is for organizations that produce resources for educators.
More info and application:
FAQs
Do I have to register?
Yes. Everyone who enters will need to register, including walk-ins on the day of. Please register ahead of time, so we can plan for food and access needs.
What does my donation cover?
Your donation helps to support the curriculum fair expenses (space rental, food, and other expenses) and future TSJ events and campaigns. As an entirely volunteer-led and run organization, your donations are greatly appreciated.
How do I get there?
(share main train, bus access, parking info, etc.)
What about Safety & Community Defense?
We are asking everyone to wear a mask (N95) during the curriculum fair, and will make careful decisions to use space in ways that reduce the risk for spread of illness. We will have extra N95/KN94 masks for those who need them, but please bring your own.
To protect our communities at the fair from immigration enforcement…
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