In this movement, we often talk about the weight we carry as educators. We talk about the drills, the anxiety, and the tapestry of trauma that weaves through our hallways.
But how do we stay in the fight without losing ourselves to it?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy survivor-educator, Teachers Unify Podcast host, and Teacher Unify to End Gun Violence co-founder, Sarah Lerner, has a powerful answer: Joyful Resistance.
As a teacher, survivor, and advocate, Sarah has spent years navigating the intersection of tragedy and hope. She believes that for our advocacy to be sustainable, it must be rooted in community, shared strength, and moments of joy.
Take a moment to watch this special recording of Sarah’s virtual teach-in on Joyful Resistance. It’s a masterclass in how we can advocate for safer schools while still protecting our own peace.
At Teachers Unify, we aren’t just fighting against gun violence; we are fighting for a future where classrooms are sanctuaries of learning and laughter. Sarah’s perspective is a vital reminder that our joy is, in itself, an act of resistance.
Take time today to listen to Sarah’s story. We think it’s exactly what our community needs right now.
Thank you for being part of this community and for leading with both courage and joy.
Teachers Unify is a grassroots movement of educators across America whose mission is to empower its constituents and supporters to demand that communities are safe from gun violence.
