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Dear John,
February is Black History Month, which provides an opening to bring the themes of Black history and culture to your classrooms—in February and throughout the school year. We’ve got several new resources for you. | |
Jerry Craft: Changing the World One Word at a Time
Join us on February 11 at 4pm ET for a conversation and live drawing demonstration with Jerry Craft, NY Times best-selling author/illustrator and Newbery Medal winner. Register for a chance to win a signed copy of his book!
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Black History Month
In classrooms, communities and homes, Black History Month is an excellent time to explore Black history, culture and the Black experience. Our collection of resources includes lesson plans, teaching strategies, background information, children’s literature and more.
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New Lesson Plan
Major League Baseball and the Negro Leagues: Correcting an Injustice
In this lesson plan for grades 6-9, students learn more about the Negro Leagues and the segregation that forced a separate league and reflect on their perspectives regarding the recent decision by Major League Baseball to elevate Negro Leagues player stats to MLB status.
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Updated Lesson Plan
Social Justice Poetry
We updated this lesson plan to include Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb.” Use this middle and high school lesson plan to explore poetry and song that reflect expressions of social justice.
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Book of the Month
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment
This picture book for ages 4-8 is about a young girl and her family, whose trip to a museum becomes an extraordinary moment. Parker sees the possibility and promise, the hopes and dreams of herself in this powerful painting of Michelle Obama.
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Book Roundup
12 Exceptional Kid Lit Books to Read for Black History Month
Using children’s literature to teach about Black history and the Black experience is a great way to open the door to discussions about these experiences and milestones. Each recommended book comes with discussion guides for educators and families.
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Anti-Bias Curriculum for Sale
Use our elementary, middle and high school curriculum guide to help students explore identity, understand and appreciate differences, and analyze and challenge bias. Purchase Curriculum | |
