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Go-Go Sound of Summer Series
On a Friday in June 2021, go-go music legends and the Teach the Beat and DC Public Library teams filled the Martin Luther King Jr. Library’s auditorium with the official sound of D.C. in celebration of a three part series Go-Go Sound of Summer. Each episode explored a different facet of go-go music and culture, breaking down the …
Joy in the Resistance
In the last two years, we’ve seen a massive increase in demand for our resources. We’ve also seen a widespread right-wing backlash, as GOP lawmakers ban teaching the truth. In 2022 we will: Expand our resources for teaching about Central America, the Civil Rights Movement, go-go, people’s history, and more. Increase professional learning opportunities for …
The Go-Go People’s Plan
Teaching for Change is pleased that our Teach the Beat program is included in the “The Go-Go People’s Plan.” The plan outlines the D.C. government’s strategy to support, preserve, and archive Go-Go music and its history. The Introduction to the plan is by Charles Stephenson, co-author of The Beat: Go-Go Music from Washington, DC, and …
Teach Central America Week: 2021 Highlights
Teaching for Change hosted the third annual Teach Central America Week from October 4-10, 2021. Hundreds of educators from 38 U.S. states, D.C., and five other countries (Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Colombia, and Honduras) signed up to participate and organizations across the country endorsed the week. If you have not already, we encourage you to sign …
Virtual Curriculum Fair: Black Lives Matter at School 2022
This was so informative and NECESSARY. I NEEDED this after learning the legislation stuff that’s coming up for Virginia schools. Wow! I am still processing all that I have experienced! I am changed because of this experience. Thank you. I think this was a great space for educators and advocates to come together …
Teach Central America Week: October 4 – 10, 2021
Join us for the third annual Teach Central America Week from October 4 – 10, 2021. Teaching for Change provides free resources for classroom teachers, including lessons, book lists, biographies of noted historical figures, and readings at TeachingCentralAmerica.org. Below we share resources to help aid your planning as you prepare to participate in #TeachCentralAmerica Week. Classroom Stories from Teach …
In Memory: Eloise Greenfield: Groundbreaking Author of Children’s Literature
We are saddened to share the news that Eloise Greenfield, one of our favorite children’s book authors, died on August 5, 2021. Her daughter shared the news with us and added that the family will announce plans for memorial services at some time in the future. Eloise Greenfield had a profound impact on the field …
New NMAAHC Kids Guide for Understanding and Celebrating Juneteenth
The National Museum of African American History and Culture has released a new guide for young children on Juneteenth. The NMAAHC Kids guide for Understanding and Celebrating Juneteenth with young children offers language for talking about history in age-appropriate and honest ways, suggests books and online resources for further understanding and celebration, and includes a …
D.C. Area Teach Truth Rally
SNCC veteran and founder of the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum Dr. Smith spoke at the #TeachTruth rally at the African American Civil War Memorial on June 12, 2021. A transcript of his remarks is below: Parents and great grandparents, which I am, we are kids first teachers, you are our second …
Thank You Dr. Cierra Kaler-Jones
On her first day as an Education Anew Fellow with Teaching for Change, Dr. Cierra Kaler-Jones joined a high school student field trip on gentrification in D.C. and wrote a story about it. This was two years ago. She has written dozens of stories since, amplifying the work of social justice teachers throughout the D.C. metro area. …