The New York City Council funds History UnErased's work with New York City Public Schools. All opportunities on this page are available at no cost to individual educators and schools.
K-12 educators and school staff earn CTLE credits for attending one of our monthly virtual PL sessions. CTLE credits are also provided for attending any PL for individual schools.
Log in to your account or request your school's unique access code for our DOE-approved Intersections & Connections history, civics, and social studies instructional resources below.
May 2024 Virtual PL with CTLEs
Presidential Medal of Freedom Unit for Elementary Educators
Monday, May 6th, 2:30 - 3:30 PM: Modeling and coaching on introducing this unit in elementary classrooms through a contextualized, intersectional approach and unpacking the interactive game for extended learning.
The Healer Stones of Kapaemahu
Wednesday, May 15th, 7:30 - 8:30 PM: This interactive, multimedia session explores our unit on the Healer Stones of Kapaemahu, produced through our partnership with the filmmakers of the PBS documentary of the same name. Through the story of the erasure of the mahu in the age of American imperialism, the story of the mahu connects Hawaiian history to the story of America as well as efforts across the globe to restore native cultures' acceptance of gender diversity.
Summer Reading Book Bites for Teachers and Students
Tuesday, May 21st, 7:30 - 8:30 PM: Explore LGBTQ-inclusive books for readers of all ages: fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, and more. Participants will leave with recommended booklists for elementary, middle, and high school students as well as suggestions for teachers' summer reading and books to share with colleagues!
June 2024 Virtual PL with CTLEs
Stonewall UpRising: Through the Decades
Tuesday, June 4th, 7:30 - 8:30 PM: Introduction to a variety of digital and multimedia primary sources to contextualize the June 1969 Stonewall Inn riots as a significant event in American history, as well as Stonewall's lasting - and evolving - influence on today's world.
Inclusive Books for Elementary Students
Thursday, June 6th, 10:00 - 11:00 AM: Introduction to inclusive books for elementary students and highlights of books to share with students for PRIDE Month. Participants will leave with a recommended booklist with links to reviews and further recommendations.
New and Inspiring Teaching Materials Available to All NYCPS Educators
Thursday, June 6th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Interactive, multimedia introduction to new history, civics, and social studies content included on the Intersections & Connections digital platform of instructional resources, as well as highlights of content to share with students during PRIDE month.
Using "Commemorating PRIDE" Podcast Episode with Students
Thursday, June 6th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM: Interactive, multimedia introduction to the history behind the Christopher Street Liberation Day March and the primary source materials that informed the production of this Deep Dives and Backstories podcast episode.
NYC Drag Culture from the Mid-19th Century: An Art Form Shaping US History
Friday, June 14th, 2:30 - 3:30 PM: This interactive, multimedia session is anchored in June's Deep Dives and Backstories podcast episode featuring Glitter and Concrete: A Cultural History of Drag in New York City (2023) author Elyssa Maxx Goodman.
Commemorating Juneteenth through an LGBTQ Lens
Wednesday, June 19th, 12:00 - 1:00 PM: This interactive, multimedia session highlights LGBTQ-inclusive African American history and its prominence in shaping the story of America.
Request Customized PL for Individual Schools or Teacher Teams with CTLEs
- Full Staff Training: Introduction to LGBTQ-inclusive and Intersectional History and Social Studies
- Informational Session for Parents/Caregivers: Developmentally-aligned Curriculum & Language
- Navigating Complex Conversations / Analyzing Authentic Scenarios
- Teaching LGBTQ-inclusive Curriculum in the ENL/MLL Classroom
- Curriculum Mapping / Scaffolding
- Modeling Lessons and Customized Coaching
- Diversifying Classroom Collections and School Libraries
- Understanding LGBTQ-inclusive Curriculum through Policy and Public Health Lenses
- LGBTQ History Session for GSA Students (single one-hour session)
On-site PL requires a two-week notice - thank you.
Click the button below to request one or more options for your school staff. If you don't hear from us within 48 hours, please contact us at [email protected]
UnErasing LGBTQ History and Identities: A Podcast for Teachers
Our Pilot and Season One offer real-world advice and reasonable, practical strategies on how you can create LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms and schools.
Have a listen to "Navigating Pushback with Compassion" featuring Triana Wilson. In this episode, Triana draws on over a decade's experience navigating complex conversations about LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms with parents and caregivers of her new immigrant and refugee students.
Listen to the episode with the transcript here.
This podcast season is funded by the New York City Council and developed by History UnErased in partnership with Making Gay History. To listen to more episodes, click the Podcast button below or find us on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcasts.
Deep Dives and Backstories Episodes
In Season Two of UnErasing LGBTQ History and Identities: A Podcast for Teachers, you will meet a few history-makers featured in our Intersections & Connections curriculum and learn some fascinating - and empowering - backstories!
Have a listen to "KAPAEMAHU UnErased" to hear the story of the Healer Stones of Kapaemahu and learn about their erasure in the age of American imperialism, as well as current efforts to restore the monument to the healer stones - and the mahu - to their rightful place in Hawaiian history.
Listen to the episode with the transcript here.
This podcast season is funded by the New York City Council and developed by History UnErased. To listen to more episodes, click the Podcast button below or find us on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcasts.
Art of the Podcast Residency for GSAs
Our youth equity podcast project is developed and produced by History UnErased in collaboration with Houses on the Moon Theater Company. Each episode is the product of a semester-long story-telling process, giving students the opportunity to amplify their voices and share the stories they want and need to tell.
Middle school and high school GSA Advisors can contact us to request a 2024/25 residency application HERE.
Have a listen to our Pilot Season and Season One!
