**Apply to join our virtual fellowship by Wednesday, August 30th at 1PM CT**
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At Vocal Justice, our mission is to position youth who are proximate to injustice as leaders for social change. That’s why we built a culturally affirming youth leadership curriculum, focused on social justice and storytelling. Through our curriculum, high schoolers, particularly Black and Brown youth, come to recognize the power of their authentic voices and learn how to use them to advocate for social change — wherever they choose to lead in life.
We train and compensate a small group of educators to facilitate our program at their schools, preferably as part of an existing class. Some teachers facilitate our curriculum after school.
To date, we’ve reached over 50 educators and 1500 young people across the country. Students, teachers, and school leaders alike have shared their appreciation for our program, which provides a safe space for youth to explore their intersecting identities, build community with peers, and learn about and advocate for liberation.
Our curriculum is rooted in culturally sustaining pedagogy and aligns with Common Core, Social and Emotional Learning competencies, and Social Justice Standards.
<aside> 🔉 “Vocal Justice is a place where we lean in and build bridges of empathy, affinity, and understanding. Vocal Justice is a place that feels like home!”
‘21 Teacher Fellow
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Requirements
We are excited to select our fourth cohort of teacher fellows. Between October 2023 and May 2024, fellows will implement weekly one-hour lessons with a consistent group of 15+ students. The fellowship is open to educators throughout the country and the professional learning sessions are virtual.
In addition to facilitating our curriculum, fellows will:
Fellows should be able to dedicate 2-3 hours per week to Vocal Justice**.** This includes time for lesson prep and facilitation, monthly cohort programming, and other tasks.
Benefits