The sessions are a gift reciprocated. For K–12 educators, the classes offer compelling alternatives to the standard narrative found in most textbooks. Scholars say, for them, it is incredibly heartening to witness their work make its way into pre-K-12 classrooms; when their college students plead, “Why did I have to wait until college to learn this?”, they can say, “We are working to make sure that isn’t the case moving forward.”
Teaching the truth can be isolating and hard. But it need not be. With scholars acting in solidarity with teachers across the country, the Teach the Black Freedom Struggle classes have become a hallowed space to learn together and to work toward a more just future.
Two-Minute Black History Lessons
Check out these mini-lessons by people’s history scholars in our Teach the Black Freedom Struggle classes. Then sign up for the series.
This is one of the best professional developments I have ever been to, hands-down. I am so grateful. This series is giving me hope in this difficult time.
Our free Teach the Black Freedom Struggle classes offer the chance to learn directly from leading scholars and to meet peers from across the country. Professional development certificates and ASL are provided. Some school districts include the series in their in-service schedule. Encourage your district or teacher education program to do the same.
Appreciation
Our thanks to everyone who has contributed their time and expertise to this series, including the scholars, hosts, breakout group facilitators, ASL interpreters, donors, and the educators who attend after a long school day and bring new insights and information back to their students. We look forward to learning together in the years ahead.
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