introduction
We are in a battle today for the world of tomorrow. For almost a decade we’ve been sliding toward an authoritarian consolidation of power that leaves the shaping of that new world in the hands of a wealthy few, at the detriment of the many– the working class, marginalized communities, young people, the global south. Our collective task is to stop this slide and put that power into the hands of the people. To create the conditions for more people to play active roles in the decision-making in their lives, we know that it will take many more people than we have today, organized into mass movements made up of strong organizations. Movement builders and organizers are not merely born, they’re made.
what to expect
We are excited to announce the eighth cohort of the George Jackson Organizing School, first launched in early 2023 out of the lessons of two decades of experience on our training team and based on the assessment that the current state of organizing was not winning at the scale we needed it to. With support in developing advanced organizing skills and cultivating methods for analyzing the current political climate and issues, we know that organizers (and their organizations) can cultivate the power we need to not only fight back but to win.
The George Jackson Organizing School grounds participants in base building, organizing strategy, movement and power building. The School incorporates theory, action and reflection with the goal of deepening participants’ skills and increasing their organizations’ internal structures and capacity to fight. Through one-on-one coaching, evaluation, and experiential learning, the George Jackson Organizing School guarantees a transformative experience for both participants and participating organizations.
The success of our 8 week school has led us to provide in-person regional trainings to keep up with the requests we’re receiving from groups across the country. If your organization in interested in an in-person regional training, reach out to kat@communityresourcehub.org
who this school is for
Organizers who are looking to grow their skills and political education. Both new and seasoned organizers alike will see their capacities grow in real time as a result of participating in the program. The dedicated team of trainers and capacity builders provide feedback and support through complex organizing questions and exposure to political education they haven’t engaged in before. Since this school is based on a praxis model, participants should be a part of a grassroots organization either as a staff member or an active member and already have an active local or state organizing campaign from which they can use for practice work.
time commitment
Participants must be able to commit to a rigorous schedule and complete practice work between sessions for at least 5 hours each week for a total of 8 weeks, including:
- Orientation (2 hours)
- 2-hour sessions every week on Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 30-minute Office Hours every other week on Fridays (optional and reserved by scheduling in advance)
- Practice work between sessions
- Graduation
All sessions will be held via zoom. Due to the nature of the sessions, we require all participants to be on camera and attending from a stationary place (rather than driving or being in transit), ideally joining from a laptop. Full and active participation in sessions is expected for completion of the course.
Trainers reserve the right to remove participants from the school for not adhering to school requirements (this includes attendance, limiting lateness, completion of practice work, etc)
cost
Cost of the school is on a sliding scale. For organizations with budgets of $799,000 and under, cost is $1,500 per person. For organizations with budgets of $800,000 and over, cost is $2,500. Inability to pay is not a barrier to participation in the school. If funding is an obstacle, we are willing to work with organizations to figure something out. No one is turned away due to cost.
how to apply
Participants are asked to submit applications. Accepted applicants may be asked for a follow-up interview. Applicants are notified up to 3 weeks before our orientation.
Organizations may apply for up to 2 participants to attend.
Applications are currently open! The application deadline is July 24th, 2026
Email info@communityresourcehub.org for any questions!
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