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Teaching Portland’s Black History through Primary Sources and Art
The following description was submitted by the event organizer.
The Portland Art Museum is honored to partner with the Cottonwood School of Civics and Science on an Educator Workshop for the curriculum Civil Rights and Civil Wrongs: A History of Portland’s Black Community. The curriculum was created by Cottonwood School staff in collaboration with educators and community leaders throughout Portland.
This free workshop includes:
- Hands-on experience with standards-based lessons, led by the curriculum’s authors
- Training in inquiry-based teaching practices with primary sources using local resources and materials from the Library of Congress
- Guest speakers on culturally responsive teaching practices and teaching with visual art.
- Connections to Portland Art Museum exhibitions, including Isaka Shamsud-Din: Rock of Ages.
- Opportunities to adapt the curriculum to your classroom or school and receive ongoing support through the next school year
- Lunch!