The Legacy Fellowship for Civil Rights Education
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Deepen Knowledge
Provide educators with an in-depth understanding of key events, figures, and movements that have shaped the civil rights landscape in America. Participants will connect this knowledge with the creation of Nuremberg Race Laws in Nazi Germany.
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Enhance Pedagogical Skills
Equip teachers with innovative and effective strategies for teaching civil rights history, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging meaningful classroom discussions while cultivating a deeper appreciation for the cultural and societal impacts of the civil rights movement.
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Build a Supportive Network
Establish a community of educators committed to ongoing professional development, collaboration, and advocacy for social justice education.
““Nothing can prepare you for the power of a place. Walking over the bridge in Selma, listening to the story of Mr. Jake who was supposed to be in school that day, but chose to march, learning from docents at various historical sites, placing our physical bodies and hearts where brave and courageous ordinary citizens went before us, was beyond inspiring … I commit to not only sharing it with others but renewing my own sense of responsibility to help our country heal, unifying and move closer to a more perfect union.”
— Jessica Cowan, Chautauqua Lake Central School
