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

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…

We're Expanding the Ways We Connect! Give us a follow IG: breakfreeeducation FB: BreakFree Education X: BreakFree_Ed

📢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

📢New Episode! 📢 Learning Lab Ep. 21: Nick Maddron explores how to help students see themselves not just as learners, but as people capable of success. Listen Here: 🔗Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0KU7Dy… 🔗 BreakFree: breakfree-ed.org/podcast/epi… 🔗 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

📢 New Episode Alert! 📢 Learning Lab Ep. 20: Tarriona “Tank” Ball on intrinsic motivation, creativity, identity, and helping young people find their voice. 🎧 Listen: 🔗 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0KU7Dy… 🔗 BreakFree: breakfree-ed.org/podcast/epi… 🔗Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

📢 New Episode! 📢 Learning Lab Ep. 19: David Domenici, Arne Duncan & Cedric Hawkins on restorative practices, healing, trust, and accountability. 🎧 Listen Here: 🔗Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7nk… 🔗BreakFree: breakfree-ed.org/podcast/epi…  🔗Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

📢New Episode!📢 Learning Lab Ep. 18: Kimberly McKenzie on the “why not” mentality and creating engaging, real world learning experiences 💡 🎧Listen Here: 🔗Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0iD… 🔗BreakFree: breakfree-ed.org/podcast/epi… 🔗Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

📢New Episode!📢 Learning Lab Ep. 17: Rachel Lewis on building social emotional learning skills that help students regulate, connect, and advocate 💛 🎧Listen Here: 🔗Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4Bv… 🔗BreakFree: breakfree-ed.org/podcast/epi… 🔗Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

📢New Episode!📢 Learning Lab Ep. 16: Jackie Alvarado on showing up with honesty, dignity, and consistency in juvenile justice classrooms 💛 🎧Listen Here: 🔗Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6fq… 🔗BreakFree: breakfree-ed.org/podcast/epi… 🔗Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…