Education Resources

Education resources by and for our communities that is rooted in justice, traditional cultural knowledge system, and arts.

Education by and for our communities

Since 2019 we have worked with teachers, youth, Indigenous leaders, and frontline communities to co-create 100+ lesson plans and resources incorporating justice, learning standards, social emotional learning, traditional ecological knowledge, and green workforce development. This curriculum suite was created under the leadership of Alexia Leclercq by the Start:Empowerment team. For any feedback, corrections, or edit request email info@ljc-cs.org

Zines

Community-created zines exploring sacred water, foraging, land, culture, and environmental justice through art and storytelling.

Political Education

Justice-centered curriculum building critical consciousness, organizing skills, and systems analysis for community action.

Environmental Justice 101

Foundational K–12 lessons introducing environmental justice, climate impacts, and community solutions.

Food Justice 101

Lessons exploring food systems, land access, sovereignty, and the right to healthy, culturally rooted food.

Short Activities

Short 10–30 minute activities designed for classrooms, workshops, and community learning spaces.

Texas Curriculum

Place-based climate justice lessons grounded in Texas history, industry, and frontline community experiences.

Nevada Curriculum

Region-specific climate justice lessons focused on land, water, extraction, and community resilience in Nevada.

New York Curriculum

Region-specific climate justice lessons exploring land, water, housing, labor, and environmental inequity across New York.

Organizing Toolkit

Mobilizing for Change: Your Guide to Community Action – Digital Toolkit in Partnership with World Wildlife Fund.

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