“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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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