Freedom Dreams: Juneteenth-Inspired Professional Learning for NYC Educators

Open to: All Teachers
Opportunity at a Glance: Join us this Chancellor’s Day at the Schomburg Center as we share resources to support teaching inspired by Juneteenth. The program will feature a conversation with the creator of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones. Throughout the day, participants will learn about new curricula based on New York Public Library (NYPL) collections, a new DOE Black Studies Curriculum, hands-on practice with databases, poetry, and books inspired by the themes of Emancipation and Black Joy.

Light breakfast and boxed lunch will be provided.  5 CTLE credits in-person / 3 CTLE credits virtual.

Key dates:  Thursday  June 9, 2022 from 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. EDT

  • In-person program is from 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m (limited seating).
  • Virtual program is from 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Location: The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Blvd New York, NY 10037 // Also on virtually on Zoom
Registration deadline: Thursday June 2
Take action: Register here
For more information: arturoaguero@nypl.org