On March 24 at 5 p.m. EDT, join this 2022 Share My Lesson virtual conference session featuring U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes—a former history and government teacher and National Teacher of the Year—for an open discussion on the importance of teaching honest history and affirming students’ identities, and how to teach honestly in such polarized times. Today’s political climate has become yet another barrier to teachers doing their jobs. Despite Americans’ overwhelmingly opposition to book bans and support for the teaching of honest history, some states are working to ban books and limit what is taught. Teachers are being scared into silence, and students are watching as they and their communities are being ignored. Register now for this keynote, and share this free professional learning opportunity with members.
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