FOR ORGANIZERS
Are you a student passionate about racial justice and education? Get involved with us! Below is a list of materials for organizers, ranging from recruitment materials to guides on how to combat burnout. Sign up for our organizer newsletter to stay in the loop!
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District Action Guide
Steps to sparking conversation on changing curriculum in your communities.
Chapter Action Guide
Steps to sparking conversation on changing curriculum in your communities.
Private + Charter Action Guide
The same as our action guide, but customized for private and charter schools!
All Templates
Including emailing teachers, peers, and newspapers, and speech template for school board!
Petition Template
Our original petition template. Spanish version can be accessed here for general, here for CA specific.
Organizer Tips
For current organizers. To sign up to be a general organizer, click here. To lead your district, check this form.
Community Service
If you would like to get community service hours for your work in DON, check out this form.
Funding Guide
Use this guide to help raise money for new books! Check out this one for finance advice.
Outreach Guide
How to reach out to teachers and school boards. This guide will aid in holding difficult conversations.
Next Steps Guide
What other things can you implement in schools? Consider also hosting chapter events such as these.
Pushback Guide
Having trouble talking to your teachers or school board? Check out this guide!
District Call Checklist
Things for District Leads to look over before every call they hold with their chapters.
CRT Toolkit
This toolkit is made by one of our partners, EJ-ROC at NYU. Contains tips on organizing for critical race theory.
Chapter Safety
We’ve compiled tips regarding chapter safety here and mental health here.
Alabama State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Alabama state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Alaska State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Alaska state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Arizona State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Arizona state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Arkansas State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Arkansas state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
California State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for California state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Colorado State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Colorado state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Connecticut State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Connecticut state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Delaware State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Delaware state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Florida State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Florida state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Georgia State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Georgia state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Hawaii State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Hawaii state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Idaho State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Idaho state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Illinois State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Illinois state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Indiana State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Indiana state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Iowa State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Iowa state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Kansas State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Kansas state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Kentucky State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Kentucky state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Louisiana State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Louisiana state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Maine State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Maine state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Maryland State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Maryland state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Massachusetts State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Massachusetts state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Michigan State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Michigan state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Minnesota State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Minnesota state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Mississippi State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Mississippi state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Missouri State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Missouri state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Montana State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Montana state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Nebraska State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Nebraska state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Nevada State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Nevada state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
New Hampshire State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for New Hampshire state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
New Jersey State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for New Jersey state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
New Mexico State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for New Mexico state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
New York State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for New York state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
North Carolina State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for North Carolina state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
North Dakota State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for North Dakota state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Ohio State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Ohio state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Oklahoma State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Oklahoma state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Oregon State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Oregon state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Pennsylvania State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Pennsylvania state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Rhode Island State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Rhode Island state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
South Carolina State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for South Carolina state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
South Dakota State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for South Dakota state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Tennessee State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Tennessee state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Texas State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Texas state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Utah State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Utah state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Vermont State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Vermont state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Virginia State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Virginia state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Washington State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Washington state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
West Virginia State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for West Virginia state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Wisconsin State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Wisconsin state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
Wyoming State Organizing Guide
We’ve created a quick guide for Wyoming state policy organizing. Check it out to receive a run down to learn what bills you can advocate for/against in your area.
New Guide
New Guide
Our student organizers have put together a new Affinity Group Guide to support organizers in identifying the language and necessary steps to develop culturally responsive spaces for school community members.
Our student organizers have also put together a DON Project Directory to guide students through community & reform campaigns. We hope you take it back to your community!