“Black studies is the study of the world! The time for teaching Black studies in U.S. schools is long overdue, and we are excited and honored to be a part of the historic effort to bring Black studies to the children, families, and educators of New York City.”
- Prof. Sonya Douglass, Director, BERC Quote
Virtual Learning Series
The Virtual Learning Series (VLS), is a series of 8 professional learning programs designed to engage teachers with the rich content and critical pedagogies featured in the Black Studies as the Study of the World: PK-12 Black Studies Curriculum for New York City Public Schools. Presented by the Black Education Research Center (BERC) at Teachers College, these virtual sessions take place monthly on Mondays from 3-4:30pm EST. CTLE credits are available for each session.
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Session 6: Teaching Black Studies Through Art
A virtual professional learning series for educators to explore the content and pedagogy of EEAPC's new Black Studies Curriculum for NYCPS (rescheduled to April 15th).
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Session 7: Black Heritage and Cultural Communities in NYC
A virtual professional learning series for educators to explore the content and pedagogy of EEAPC's new Black Studies Curriculum for NYCPS.
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Session 8: Teaching Black Studies Through Music & Dance
A virtual professional learning series for educators to explore the content and pedagogy of EEAPC's new Black Studies Curriculum for NYCPS.
Black Studies Curriculum Year 1 Reading List - #SCALEforLiteracy
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Pre-K - Grade 4
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Grade 5 - 12