ATBHK Newsletter for October 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, designed especially for the dedicated supporters and friends of the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky.…
The Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky, based at Berea College, collaborates with public schools, community organizations, and nonprofits across the state to ensure that the rich social, historical, and cultural contributions of Black Kentuckians are recognized and integrated into the teaching of both state and national history.
We aim to create an inclusive educational experience that promotes academic success for all students. To support Kentucky educators, we offer a variety of resources, including workshops, a website with carefully curated instructional videos, links to Kentucky historical resources, and sample lesson plans.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to collaborate with educators to provide support in teaching Kentucky’s Black history, curate supplemental educational materials to support teachers, and celebrate the wonderful work of Kentucky’s educators.
Our Vision: The vision of the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky is to ensure that all students in the Commonwealth have access to a more complete and inclusive understanding of Kentucky’s complex history. We are dedicated to filling the gaps in education where the stories and contributions of Black Kentuckians, as well as those of other citizens engaged in issues of race and social justice, have been overlooked. Through our efforts, we strive to provide every student with a richer, more accurate historical perspective.
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ATBHK strives to collaborate with educators across the state to provide instructional materials and support in order to remove barriers to teaching Kentucky’s Black history.
“We are committed to providing a quality education for all students in the Commonwealth, understanding that an accurate account of our history is essential for developing informed and engaged citizens.” – Shaniqua Robinson
“Continuing to improve education in the Commonwealth to reflect the complexities of current events and their historical context is critical and should include awareness of the Black experience in Kentucky,” a release from the Ali Center stated.
“There are some that will shy away from it, but there is no better time in American history to attack and address some of the things we have not done well in our curriculum. One of the things we must start doing is recognizing the contributions of Black students of Black people and the horrendous…
“The initiative has the support of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear. It is critical that all of our history be taught in Kentucky schools, the good and the bad. History lights our path forward, informing us of who we are, where we come from, where we are as a people and where we want to go.”…
“This shouldn’t be controversial because it’s simply about fact. What we know about history is, if you don’t learn the lesson, it will surely come back around.” – Keisha Dorsey, deputy chief of staff, City of Louisville KY
Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, designed especially for the dedicated supporters and friends of the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky.…
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Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, designed especially for the dedicated supporters and friends of the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky.…
Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, designed especially for the dedicated supporters and friends of the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky.…