| “As one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.” ―James Baldwin |
| This year marks the 400th anniversary of enslaved Africans first arriving on the shores of British North America. To better understand Connecticut’s role in the slave trade, this edition of our newsletter will explore some of the local programs and educational resources that help provide insight into this dark period in American history.
Formed in collaboration with the Connecticut State Department of Education, our Teach It program provides activities and grade-specific content meant to help educators incorporate Connecticut history into the classroom by providing resources that walk students through all four steps of the Inquiry Arc. Among the many topics and themes offered, Teach It provides lessons to help teach the history of slavery and abolition here in our state. For more information, visit TeachItCT.org and please share these links and resources with educators in your family and community. Sincerely, |
