December holds deep significance as Universal Human Rights Month  (UDHR),  inviting us to honor past struggles, recognize present efforts, and envision a future where dignity, equity, and justice are foundational to our communities. This month mini-inquiry theme and sources remind us that human rights are not only global agreements but are lived through relationships, community care, and collective action. We  hope to uplift the courage and resilience of those who fought for the right of us all, whose stories call us to continue the work of education, advocacy, and righteous action for all people, regardless of background.

The mini-inquiries (linked on the right of this page) have been tailored for each grade, introducing students to the UDHR and the United Nations through sources and activities tailored for each grade-band and made accessible to all students, as they try to unpack and answer Essential Question- How do we honor our identities and histories to build and strengthen communities of belonging?  

Across K–12, the mini-inquiries this year, students are guided to examine service, sacrifice, heritage, and resilience — themes that show how people work together to expand and protect human rights. We invite you to open this month’s lessons and bring these meaningful conversations into your classroom as students learn what it means to contribute to a more just and connected world.