Reviews

Here are few statements made about the 1619 Project Teaching Lab, Resources, and Lessons

In response to "What part of today's Lab will help you in your classroom? (content, pedagogy, resource or something else)"

• "Seeing the Born on the Water lesson helped me be able to see how to incorporate it in my writing class"

• "I feel knowing my students they will be excited to be able to either reinvent and/or mirror themselves through making masks"

• "Both lessons were really phenomenal and I can't wait to use them"

• "Content - Kongo lesson especially, but also the 1619 vs 1776 debate. Also, bringing joy and responding to student needs regarding fatigue on the topic of slavery"

• "The Kongo lesson and breaking down the paragraphs to make it more engaging and easier to comprehend"

• "It was another fantastic lesson that I hope to incorporate into my own practice."

• "The quilt story. Teaching my students the importance of preserving their story through using materials."

• "Through this topic, I was able to integrate the 1619 Project into all subjects. For this week's lessons, I incorporated it into ELA, Social Studies, Math, and Writing."

"In response to "What key themes of the 1619 Project are resonating with you so far?

• "Resilience"

• "Joy. Expressing my joy despite of the oppression I face everyday as a Black Deaf person."

• "Everything! Jones' letter is so unapologetic with emphasis on Black people building the USA."

• "liberation and empowerment"

• "Black Joy"

In response to "How has this 1619 Project impacted the way you think about your lessons, curriculum and general teaching practice?"

• "It has made me think outside of the box and bring in more resources."

• "It has made me think critically about how I can cultivate more joy in my classroom."

• "helps address black pride in all content and art areas"

• "providing safe spaces for my students. I felt this lab was a safe space for me. I want to offer the same to my students not just in my classroom but throughout the school."