Hidden Voices: Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History

Join the Department of Social Studies and Civics for a special day of professional learning on Hidden Voices Jewish Americans in United States History and using documentaries to teach history. This session will include a special screening of Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History along with a Q&A with one of the film’s directors. (more…)

Upcoming Dates

  • 18
    May
    9:00 AM
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    3:00 PM

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

Seal of Civic Readiness Information Session & Orientation – May 2026

New and returning Seal of Civic Readiness (SCR) Schools, join the Department of Social Studies and Civics as we unpack the SCR Handbook. In this session we’ll have plenty of time to explore some of the more technical questions that often arise for School Committees, craft comprehensive visions for the Seal in our schools, develop (more…)

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  • 19
    May
    9:00 AM
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    3:00 PM

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

Dos Suenos Unidos: Teaching Social Studies and the Arts with Frida & Diego

Join us for a robust professional development experience that bridges visual art and opera through a unique cultural collaboration. This workshop centers on the Museum of Modern Art’s exhibition Frida & Diego: The Last Dream alongside the Metropolitan Opera’s production El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego. Participants will engage in a guided museum tour, (more…)

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  • 21
    May
    9:00 AM
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    3:00 PM

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Address:
11 West 53rd Street, New York, New York, 10019, United States

Intro to Project Soapbox May 2026

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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141 E. 111th St., New York, New York, 10029, United States

Revolutionary Women: Passport to Social Studies Grades 4, 7, and 11

Join the Social Studies & Civics Department for a day unpacking the 4th, 7th, and 11th grade Passport to Social Studies units focused on the American Revolution. Participants will consider key events of the Revolution through the lens of the women who participated in them. Participants will also tour NYH’s exhibit, Revolutionary Women, and consider (more…)

Upcoming Dates

  • 05
    Jun
    8:30 AM
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    3:30 PM

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170 Central Park West, New York, New York, 10024, United States