Defining Democracy Workshop | Understanding American Democracy

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The Defining Democracy series is made up of three parts that will equip educators with resources and strategies for exploring the theme of American democracy in their classrooms and communities and reward them for sharing impact from the models that work well. Throughout the series, we’ll go beyond simply marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by utilizing The 1619 Project to interrogate historical narratives, acknowledge Black Americans’ contributions to American history, and understand the lasting legacies of slavery in our democracy today. 

Learning Workshop 1 is focused on the different models educators have used to introduce critical conversations about how we understand and define American democracy in classrooms, schools, and communities!

Are you interested in interrogating the promises and ideals espoused during America’s founding? Are you curious about how The 1619 Project can help cultivate purpose and belonging for your students and community? If so, this workshop is for you! Workshop participants will receive detailed resource guides, learn from 1619 program alumni, cultivate a plan for utilizing resources, and receive professional development certificates for their participation. After each workshop, participants will have the opportunity to further network with other educators and submit evidence of their impact to be featured on the Center’s 1619 education website. Participants must submit evidence of impact for their follow-up activity by April 30.