K-12 Social Justice Standards & Questions

The Social Justice Standards, with a focus on identity, diversity, justice, and action help students 

show up as their authentic selves, recognize and advocate for their needs and the needs of others, 

and become solutions-oriented. Some sample questions are included for each standard to support implementation, but are not exhaustive.

Grades PK-5: Social Justice Read Alouds

Grades PK–5 Social Justice Read Aloud resources include a scope and sequence, ready-to-use 

read-aloud lessons, text overviews, and a planning template, all aligned with social justice and SEL 

themes. These tools support educators in fostering identity, empathy, equity, and social-emotional 

growth through intentional, engaging instruction.

Grades 6-12: Social Justice Engagement Strategies 

Engagement strategies aligned to the Social Justice Standards—Identity, Diversity, Justice, and Action—help foster belonging, curiosity, and empowerment in the classroom. These approaches affirm students’ identities, encourage exploration of diverse perspectives, build critical thinking about fairness, and inspire meaningful action toward equity.

 Additional Engagement Strategies & Resources

The teaching strategies provided can be easily tailored to fit your classroom context and are designed to support each student’s unique strengths and learning styles. Whether your goal is to boost group participation, foster emotional connections to the subject, or spark greater engagement through interactive activities, our collection offers a wide range of proven approaches to enhance learning.