Hands-on, teacher-led training to equip educators to
navigate complex social issues in the classroom.
Teaching 2020: Becoming an Antiracist Educator - 2020
Building Civic Engagement Through Literacy - 2021
Understanding White Supremacy: an Evening With Talia Lavin - 2021
Understanding Afghanistan and the Power of Girls' Education - 2021
Leaving Kabul: We Thought We Had More Time - 2021
Native America and the Question of Genocide: an Evening with Alex Alvarez - 2021
Whose America? The Culture Wars in Public Schools: an Evening with Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman - 2021
Understanding the Crisis in Ukraine: a Webinar for Educators and the Community - 2022
Teachers Under Fire: How Picking on Educators Became an American Tradition - 2022
Warning Signs in Bosnia: a Webinar for Educators and the Community - 2022
Understanding Sustainability: 2022 Summer Climate Action Conference for Educators - 2022
Social Media and Democracy: the Challenges of Digital Citizenship in the 21st Century - 2022
Buffalo Blackness: Teaching Beyond the Books - 2023
Teaching and Learning About Climate: the World That Can Be
Bridging the Divide: How to Navigate Difficult Conversations in the Classroom - 2023
America Redux: the Power of the Past to Change the Present - 2024
At the Schoolhouse Gate: the Status of Students' Rights in Public Schools - 2024
Unity In Diversity: Teaching in an Increasingly Diverse Classroom and Country - 2025
What does the Academy offer educators?
Practical Resources
Our programming focuses on practical skills for navigating difficult and sensitive topics in the classroom. These hands-on experiences build confidence, making it easier to engage students thoughtfully and effectively.
Renowned Experts
Speakers ranging from educators to civil rights leaders to authors ensure that diverse perspectives inform every program.
Peer Support
As educators ourselves, we know how challenging it is to guide students through these most difficult of topics while holding on to our own hope. Together, we are creating a supportive community where educators can connect with peers and lift each other up to prevent burnout.
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