The more we learn about the past, the better we can collectively move toward common ground. With this in mind, the University of Virginia’s Center for Digital Editing and the Howard Thurman Papers Project invite high school social studies teachers to join us to co-develop lessons around critical topics in twentieth-century history.
Participants will take a deep dive into the work and life of theologian, educator, and civil rights activist Howard Thurman, thinking deeply about topics such as democracy, racism, facism, and the purposes of education. This project will involve developing and testing lessons for use in the classroom.
The ideal accepted cohort of twelve teachers will represent a diversity of geographical locations across the United States, school types (public, private, parochial, etc.), and teaching expertise and approaches.
This program will take place from February–June 2025. The five 2-hour meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month, from 7-9pm Eastern / 4-6pm Pacific. Meeting dates are: February 18, March 18, April 15, May 13, and June 17. Participating teachers commit to:
- Attend all five sessions
- Develop one lesson plan
- Test lesson plan with students and revise as appropriate
- Share lesson plan with other participants and revise as appropriate
Each participant will receive a $2,000 stipend, pending participation in all five sessions and submission of a lesson plan that they have tested with students, shared with the cohort, and revised accordingly.
Interested teachers should complete and submit this application form no later than January 12, 2025. Applicants will be notified regarding participation by Friday, January 17, 2025. Questions may be directed to cde@virginia.edu.
THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JANUARY 24, 2025 AT 10AM EASTERN.