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New Graphic History of Reconstruction in D.C.

We are big fans of the new graphic history called Freedom Was in Sight: A Graphic History of Reconstruction in the Washington, D.C., Region. The book was recently introduced at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture at an event we co-sponsored for educators. We are also hearing from D.C. area educators who are using the book in their classrooms.

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Filmfest DC 2024

Teaching for Change is partnering with Filmfest DC: The Washington, D.C. International Film Festival (April 18-24) for a thirteenth year to spread the word about the festival and to bring films and filmmakers into D.C. classrooms.

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"Liberty and Justice for Who?" D.C. Area Teach Truth Day of Action Rally 2023

DCAESJ partnered with the African American Civil War Museum for a third year to host the #TeachTruth Day of Action rally at the memorial. The D.C. site was one of more than 60 sites across the country – plus more online events – each with a unique approach to uplifting educators in their commitment to teaching the truth.

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Black Lives Matter at School Marketplace of Knowledge at Bruce-Monroe ES

On March 24, the entire school community at Bruce-Monroe ES @ Park View (DCPS) was invited to participate in the Black Lives Matter at School Celebration of Learning. The school was transformed into a Marketplace of Knowledge that was the culmination of a six-week project that involved all grade levels in deep explorations of Black Lives Matter.

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Filmfest DC 2023

Teaching for Change is partnering with Filmfest DC: The Washington, D.C. International Film Festival for a twelfth year (April 19-30) to spread the word about the international film festival and to bring films and filmmakers for several films into D.C. virtual classrooms.

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Teach the Beat! Swamp Guinee at Seaton ES

Athena Kopsidas welcomed Teach the Beat back to Seaton ES in February for a series of visits that were part of the way Seaton was participating in the Black Lives Matter Week of Action this year. Matt “Swamp Guinee” Miller facilitated the two visits with students in the school cafeteria, leading students through interactive lessons on different percussive instruments used in go-go.

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