Classroom for Change is a bold, grassroots education-based entity + community that works to create change in schools, communities, + beyond.
Our activism work lives through transformative workshops, literacy initiatives, and accessible content that bridges research, policy, and practice.
Creating classrooms + communities that change the world
Expanding access to diverse, social justice-oriented children's books in local underserved schools + communities
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While founder Rose Cherussery was in graduate school earning her master's degree at the University of Maryland, she had a revelation. Access to research is a privilege often denied to the people who need it the most–practitioners. Upon this realization, Rose set out on a mission to create research-informed content that was accessible beyond academia. Around this time, it also became clear that teachers + changemakers like herself craved but lacked "third spaces" (Oldenburg, 1989), or places outside of home and work, where they could connect, problem solve, and reimagine education. When Rose couldn't find a community quite like the one she had imagined, she created one–and Classroom for Change was born.
Classroom for Change
began as a fearless idea.
Our Story
Elementary School Library Media Specialist
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MARYLAND
“[...] Students often found themselves engaged with characters and stories they could relate to. [...] Huge thanks to Ms. Rose for sharing her knowledge and expertise and for being our community partner. Providing these books helped 5th grade students feel seen and heard, while also expanding their understanding of the world.”
Community Testimonials
Program Manager
Casa maryland
“From my behalf and CASA, we want to thank you so much for the donation of books you gave to us. Many of the children that ended up receiving them walked out of our center super excited and happy. The parents were also grateful for the gift. [...] Once again thank you so much.”
Community Testimonials
Social Impact
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Learn more about how Classroom for Change is giving back to our local schools and communities through our social impact initiatives.
Learn more about how Classroom for Change is giving back to our local schools and communities through our social impact initiatives.
Learn how Classroom for Change is giving back to local schools and communities and creating social impact.
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