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Who We Are
We partner with schools in JJ facilities to improve education. We create engaging curriculum, support teachers, and work with ed leaders to transform policies and reimagine what’s possible.
This is more than education behind walls—this is movement work.💙
#BreakFreeEd
Unmasked kicks off next week! Students design an original superhero and find what makes a hero beyond power. Free lessons in ELA, math, science & social studies + a national contest.
Register here: breakfree-ed.org/unmasked
Digital Citizenship isn’t a week. It’s every day.
Plan a full year of 20-minute lessons with Common Sense Education’s implementation guide: commonsense.org/education/di…
🔔New Learning Lab episode!
One student’s Earth Day idea became a real tree planting in her hometown. 🌳Dr. Bich Do of Donald E. Long School and Jen Williams of @TakeActionGlobal talk about what happens when adults take students’ ideas seriously.
🎧 breakfree-ed.org/podcast/epi…
Knowing the rules of copyright and fair use helps students respect others’ work and protect their own.
From CommonSense Education: commonsense.org/education/ar…
Other Resources: copyright.gov/fair-use/ creativecommons.org
#DigCitWeek
Every classroom needs a Responsible Use Policy (RUP), a clear set of expectations for using technology at school.
Download ISTE’s PDF, “Setting Conditions for Success”: cms-live-media.iste.org/Sett…
Join Base to download our Free RUP Template cdn.jotfor.ms/24234558981606…
#DigCitWeek
The internet remembers. 👣 Thoughtful choices online help students’ digital footprints reflect who they’re becoming. Free lessons from @CommonSenseEdu: commonsense.org/education/di…
Register for their webinar here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
#DigCitWeek
It's DigCit Week! This week, we’re joining educators everywhere in celebrating Digital Citizenship Week, an initiative from Common Sense Education to help students use technology safely, responsibly, and thoughtfully.
commonsense.org/education/di…
We joined the Utah State Board of Education for their Fall Youth in Care Education Summit!
We explored what makes hands-on learning both engaging and rigorous.
We also celebrated the schools and teachers whose engagement and participation made last school year such a success!
The results are in!
We asked a big question, “What are we missing when we don’t look closer?”. Our students showed us the answer, one insect at a time.
Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year's Unseen initiative!
Cultivate is BreakFree’s set of ready-to-use resources built around the fundamentals of a loving and just school. Cultivate is about building community, sharing practice, and taking steps forward together. Download the resources here: cultivate.breakfree-ed.org/
BreakFree Education is proud to showcase artwork created by students in juvenile justice facilities across the country in recognition of Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM). Visit the gallery and leave feedback for students at: yjam.breakfree-ed.org/
#YJAM2026
October is Youth Justice Action Month!
We're proud to join @4juvjustice & @WeAreNYJN in turning awareness into action this month. Explore events, resources and ways to get involved at youthjusticeactionmonth.org
Break Free Magazine Issue 6 is here! "What I'm Carrying" features writing and art by and for students in juvenile justice facilities. Read them all here: breakfree-ed.org/magazine
✍️Now accepting student and educator pieces for Issue 7: form.jotform.com/25135645701…
JJ Educators: send us your students' art for the #YJAM Art Collective! Theme: Building a Future Where Youth Thrive. More info: form.jotform.com/26235514510… Submit art here: form.jotform.com/25250429044…
Our 5th year of the BreakFree Teacher Fellowship starts now! A paid fellowship for educators in juvenile justice facilities. Apply by Sept. 30 👇
breakfree-ed.org/teacherfell…
A new Google Educator Group for Juvenile Justice teachers is here! Join us for the first virtual meeting on Saturday, October 24, 11AM ET. Find out more and register here: form.jotform.com/26245589914…
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📢New Episode📢
Learning Lab Ep. 22: This episode highlights how Morgan Gilbert pairs persistence and care to build belonging and new pathways for her students.
Listen Here:
🔗Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/17Z…
🔗BreakFree: breakfree-ed.org/podcast/epi…
🔗Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
Our Bright Spots series celebrates what's working in classrooms across the country. This month connects to our fundamental of Love that Nourishes Belonging. We are proud to share how Morgan, a teacher from KY, builds belonging through practices that help students see themselves.
Unseen is our September initiative!
Free lesson plans, slide decks and handouts for all 4 subject areas.
Enter the national contest and the portal opens September 21, closes September 30.
Register to get everything, free at: breakfree-ed.org/unseen































