Apply or Nominate a Teacher: How Free is Speech? WWI and the Shaping of Civil Liberties

Open to: All Teachers – Social Studies Teachers, History Teachers, Civics Teachers
Opportunity at a Glance: During this master class, Dr. Yohuru Williams will lead us through the complexities of free speech and civil liberties against the backdrop of World War I.  Together we will interrogate the observation that “when our nation is gripped by fear, our government often responds by attacking our fundamental liberties,” as stated by Donna Liberman, Executive Director of the New York Civil Liberties Union.

Session Details

  • Sessions 1 and 2: Teachers learn from Williams
  • Session 3: Exchange ideas with each other

**There will be some homework for each sessions.

CTLE credits offered. Cost: $175, paid by your school. Scholarships are available.
Key dates: 

All sessions will be from 4:00p.m. – 5:30p.m.

  • Tuesday March 1st, 2022
  • Tuesday March 8th, 2022
  • Thursday March 10th, 2022

Location: Online
Registration deadline: 01/25/2022
Take action: Register here
For more information: Kerry Wimley kerry@academyforteachers.org