Open to: NYCDOE Grades K-12 Educators (Teachers, Instructional Leads and Administrators)
Opportunity at a Glance: Join the NYC Social Studies and Civics Department along with the Center for Brooklyn History for a special professional learning opportunity. During this professional learning opportunity participants will do the following:
- Explore the landmark exhibit The Battle of Brooklyn: Fought and Remembered.
- Learn about how the voices of the American Revolution connect to the present and help shape our understanding of history.
- Unpack connections to our Passport to Social Studies, Civics for All, and Hidden Voices resources for classroom use.
The day will also include a brief walking tour of the area as we will visit historic sites related to our America 250 theme: Voices Then/Voices Now.
Key dates: Wednesday October 21 from 8:30a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Location: Brooklyn Public Library – 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Registration deadline: 10/20/2026
Take action: Register
For more information: civicsforall@schools.nyc.gov
