Classroom for Change is a bold educational organization + grassroots community made up of teachers, students, parents, leaders, and changemakers. Together, we work to create change through literacy, education, and everyday activism. Our mission at Classroom for Change is to deepen and expand our personal practice + social justice work through transformative workshops, accessible content that bridges research, policy, and practice, and literacy initiatives, like the Classroom for Change Book Campaign.
Creating classrooms + communities that change the world
Since launching the campaign in 2024, we've been expanding access to diverse, representative children's books in local, underserved schools + communities.
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While lifelong learner, educator, and 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. It also became clear that teachers + changemakers like herself craved but lacked "third spaces" (Oldenburg, 1989), places outside of home and work, where they could connect, problem-solve, and reimagine education. When she couldn't find a community quite like the one she had imagined, Rose created one–and Classroom for Change was born. Today, Classroom for Change builds relationships with community members + partners to tap into our collective power and drive social change.
Classroom for Change began as a fearless idea.
The Story Behind
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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.”
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