Teaching Hard History: Teaching Hard History: Using Media to Teach Current Events

This workshop will explore strategies and effective instructional approaches for teaching difficult topics in history with a focus on making connections to current events. Participants will explore effective instructional approaches to teaching difficult topics using media and how to address the need for news literacy . Once your registration is confirmed you will receive a (more…)

Upcoming Dates

  • 02
    Jun
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    9:00 AM
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    3:00 PM

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Address:
25 W. 52nd Street, New York, New York, 10019, United States

Intro to Project Soapbox (Manhattan Location)

Intro to Project Soapbox (Manhattan Location)

This professional learning workshop is focused on training teachers to implement Project Soapbox, part of the Civics for All initiative that calls young people to speak out on issues that affect them and their communities. These powerful speeches have lasting, transformative impacts on classrooms, schools, and communities. SoapboxNYC is the NYCDOE’s citywide effort to engage (more…)

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Venue:  

Address:
225 W 24th St, New York, New York, 10011, United States

Intro to Project Soapbox (Manhattan Location)

Intro to Project Soapbox (Manhattan Location)

This professional learning workshop is focused on training teachers to implement Project Soapbox, part of the Civics for All initiative that calls young people to speak out on issues that affect them and their communities. These powerful speeches have lasting, transformative impacts on classrooms, schools, and communities. SoapboxNYC is the NYCDOE’s citywide effort to engage (more…)

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Venue:  

Address:
52 Chambers Street, New York, New York, 10007, United States

Intro to Project Soapbox (Queens Location)

Intro to Project Soapbox (Queens Location)

This professional learning workshop is focused on training teachers to implement Project Soapbox, part of the Civics for All initiative that calls young people to speak out on issues that affect them and their communities. These powerful speeches have lasting, transformative impacts on classrooms, schools, and communities. SoapboxNYC is the NYCDOE’s citywide effort to engage (more…)

Upcoming Dates

  • 04
    Jun
    Intro to Project Soapbox (Queens Location)
    PS 128 Annex
    8:30 AM
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    3:00 PM

Venue:  

Address:
PS 128 Annex, 63-25 69th Street, , NY 11379, Middle Village, New York, 11379, United States

Intro to Project Soapbox (Queens Location)

Intro to Project Soapbox (Queens Location)

This professional learning workshop is focused on training teachers to implement Project Soapbox, part of the Civics for All initiative that calls young people to speak out on issues that affect them and their communities. These powerful speeches have lasting, transformative impacts on classrooms, schools, and communities. SoapboxNYC is the NYCDOE’s citywide effort to engage (more…)

Upcoming Dates


Venue:  

Address:
90-01 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, New York, 11435, United States

Description:
The office has a side entrance on 90th Ave at the corner of Sutphin Blvd.

Hidden Voices in the Historical Narrative

Join WNET/Thirteen PBS and the Dept of Social Studies and Civics for a unique opportunity to learn how to make your social studies instruction more inclusive. In this free, full day workshop you’ll explore the groundbreaking Hidden Voices curriculum and learn about free, standards-aligned digital learning resources from PBS that support the curriculum. The workshop (more…)

Upcoming Dates

  • 06
    Jun
    8:30 AM
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    3:00 PM

Venue:  

Address:
825 Eighth Ave (between 49 and 50 streets. The entrance is in the back of the building facing 9th Avenue), 14th Floor, New York, New York, 10019, United States

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LGBTQ+ History in Hidden Voices and Passport

This professional learning opportunity will utilize the Department of Social Studies and Civocs Hidden Voices publications. These resources examine individuals who are  often “hidden” from the traditional historical record. These individuals influenced the social, political, cultural, and economic landscape of the United States in so many ways, and their contributions continue to shape our collective (more…)

Upcoming Dates

  • 11
    Jun
    9:00 AM
    -
    3:00 PM

Venue:  

Address:
52 Chambers Street, New York, New York, 10007, United States