The Legacy Fellowship for Civil Rights Education

  • Deepen Knowledge

    Provide educators with an in-depth understanding of key events, figures, and movements that have shaped the civil rights landscape in America. Participants will connect this knowledge with the creation of Nuremberg Race Laws in Nazi Germany. 

  • Enhance Pedagogical Skills

    Equip teachers with innovative and effective strategies for teaching civil rights history, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging meaningful classroom discussions while cultivating a deeper appreciation for the cultural and societal impacts of the civil rights movement.

  • Build a Supportive Network

     Establish a community of educators committed to ongoing professional development, collaboration, and advocacy for social justice education.

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The Legacy Fellowship aims to empower educators with a comprehensive understanding of historical and contemporary issues related to American Civil Rights, while drawing meaningful connections to global  human rights struggles, including the Holocaust. This competitively selective program will immerse six educators from Chautauqua County in the rich civil rights history of Montgomery, Alabama, offering a transformative experience that deepens their knowledge and equips them to inspire their students in the classroom.