Teaching Histories of Desegregation in Connecticut and the United States

In collaboration with the Anti-Racist Teaching and Learning Collective and the Connecticut Council for Social Studies, the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance and Abolition will host four part workshop series for teachers to explore the histories of desegregation in America. As we approach 70th anniversary of Brown vs. Board, the series aims to delve into the history and enduring impact of desegregation in America, examining how it continues to shape our society today.    The first two sessions of the series will take place in person at Yale University in Luce Hall on 34 Hillhouse Ave, New Haven, CT 06511 from 8:30 am to 1 pm.    March 16th, 2024 - The Road From Brown  During this session, we will explore the buildup and aftermath of Brown vs Board and how the legacy of the case continues to impact of ideas about integration, education and equal access today.    March 30th, 2024 - Desegregation in CT & Beyond  During this session, we will explore desegregation cases and histories within CT and beyond.    The second round of sessions will take place online, where teachers will work together to write curriculum to introduce into their existing curriculum. This portion is optional for teachers. Teachers who attend the curriculum writing sessions will receive a stipend of $300.00, in addition to having their work featured on the GLC and ARTLC website.    The event is open to all K-12 teachers.  Register here: https://forms.gle/srGtHEKn8rwPtdPj8