Our mission is to build, train, and support a community of teachers who are committed to using the classroom as a vehicle to inspire social change.
In particular, LIFE is focused on the unique potential of community-based democratic education to engage, empower, and educate students in culturally relevant ways.
LIFE envisions an American education in which all teachers are armed with the culturally relevant tools needed to empower students to become the next generation of socially-conscious leaders.
LIFE aims to create a country where every student has access to an education that empowers them and their community.
When the bell rings this fall, 3 million teachers will be responsible for the education of more than 49 million public elementary and secondary school students across the United States.
Many of these students face battles not often discussed in traditional professional development courses: race, gender, poverty, violence, and disability to name a few.
LIFE trains teachers to give these students the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and the community.
Less than 20 years ago, the American education was one of the most revered learning institutions in the world. Learn how we plan to revitalize the American education teacher by teacher, classroom by classroom.
LIFE provides opportunities for teachers to collaborate with other progressive educators to tackle the issues of the 21st century classroom.
In addition to our workshops and Summer Institute, LIFE provides other opportunities for teachers to connect through social media and even the occasional happy hour!
LIFE provides intensive, experiential professional development that addresses teachers' needs in today’s classrooms.
Through our Summer Institute and year-round Workshops, educators are armed with the framework and curriculum necessary to engage, empower, and guide their students' educations.
LIFE provides year-round support for our growing community of educational leaders. LIFEonline gives educators access to a network of dedicated leaders, feedback and support from LIFE facilitators, and a cache of culturally relevant classroom resources.
Your passion and enthusiasm is what keeps this movement going. Join LIFE and do your part as we work together to bring the next generation of education to American classrooms.
LIFE is a fully-compliant 501(c)(3) non-profit.
LIFE relies on the support of individual donors, foundations and endowments, and government funding to bring the next generation education to teachers across America.
Any amount you can give is graciously accepted.
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