How To Teach Black History In More Than One Month

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Equity expert Michael Lowe will share five ways to celebrate American history from the perspective of people of color throughout the year. You will learn how to use and move beyond Black History Month.

What You'll Learn

  • What actions can you take to be intentional in teaching about culture and experiences from the perspective of people of color?
  • Why was Black History Month created?
  • Why do some people oppose its celebration?
  • How can you eliminate the invisible tax that educators of color face in schools when they choose to teach about Black history outside of February?
  • How can you dismantle the myths behind the legacy of the enslaved?
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Training Overview

Black History Month isn’t enough. Teach Black history as American history year-round.

February is Black History Month. Are you planning on teaching the same way as previous years, highlighting a few Black authors and discussing the same Black people from history? To move toward a more inclusive and equitable society, it is time to move beyond these old methods and move toward teaching Black history as American history.

You can use the month to help students learn from history and move forward with new stories, creations, and experiences. From there, you need to keep integrating Black history through your year-long curriculum.

  • What actions can you take to be intentional in teaching about culture and experiences from the perspective of people of color?
  • Why was Black History Month created?
  • Why do some people oppose its celebration?
  • How can you eliminate the invisible tax that educators of color face in schools when they choose to teach about Black history outside of February?
  • How can you dismantle the myths behind the legacy of the enslaved?
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Who Should Attend?
  • Teachers
  • Learning strategists
  • Literacy coaches
  • Future teachers
  • Teaching assistants
  • Paraprofessionals
  • Student services directors
  • School curriculum directors
  • Superintendents
  • District administrators
  • Diversity and equity officials
  • Faculty union representatives
  • Charter school board members
  • Principals
  • Assistant principals
  • Curriculum specialists
  • Education nonprofit groups
  • Community engagement professionals
  • School leaders
  • Educators
What's included
Training includes
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • All resources and training materials
Michael Lowe
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Expert Presenter

Michael Lowe
  • Chief equity officer for Shelby County Schools in Tennessee
  • Served as a regional superintendent and middle school principal in Memphis
  • Focuses on culturally responsive teaching and equity in student work
  • Bachelor of Science in elementary education from the University of Memphis
  • Education specialist and doctorate degree in leadership and instruction from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee
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