Past to Present: Teaching the History & Legacies of Enslavement and Facilitating Classroom Conversations on Complex Topics
This free, week-long summer institute seeks to establish a robust learning community among grades K-12 educational professionals nationwide. Participants will delve into curricular materials designed for teaching the history of enslavement. Through critical discussions, they will address the challenges of navigating and facilitating complex conversations related to this history and its enduring legacies across diverse perspectives.
The Institute is co-led by the Democratic Knowledge Project and Educational Ethics, two initiatives based at Harvard University, and will take place in Cambridge, MA from July 8th- July 12th 2024. The institute is supported by the Harvard and Legacy of Slavery Initiative. Participation is by application and some scholarship funds are available to support housing and travel for qualifying participants.
Applications are now open! Learn more on the institute website and view the application here. Applications are due Monday, April 15, 2024.