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Teaching with Folk Sources

Teaching with Folk Sources

by Lisa Rathje | Jul 16, 2025 | Professional Development News, Teaching with Primary Sources

Atlanta, Georgia | Saturday, October 18th Learning from People’s Stories Join us in this interactive professional development workshop on teaching with folk sources as primary sources. It will feature speakers and content from Local Learning, Vermont Folklife, the...
Culture, Community, and the Classroom in Western NY

Culture, Community, and the Classroom in Western NY

by Mira Johnson | Jul 11, 2025 | Professional Development News

“Before this workshop I thought my communities lacked/were deficient, but now I think opportunities are all around us, we just have to connect and take action and make things hidden more visible and to be aware of our surrounding culture.” –2024 Teacher...

Building the World We Want for Philly Students

by Lisa Rathje | Jul 1, 2025 | Professional Development News

Focus on Culture and Arts Learning An Arts Education Professional Development Series and Community of Practice –Teaching Artist Workshop Series by the Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School and Local Learning: The National Network for Folk Arts Education– Calling...
Culture, Community, and the Classroom in Wisconsin

Culture, Community, and the Classroom in Wisconsin

by Lisa Rathje | Jun 12, 2025 | Professional Development News

“Before this workshop, I thought this would be an interesting workshop to help me connect some ideas in class. But now I know this is one of the best PDs I’ve been to and I cannot wait to use the materials in my classes. I learned so much not only for teaching...
Teaching with Folk Sources-Tulsa 2025

Teaching with Folk Sources-Tulsa 2025

by Lisa Rathje | May 12, 2025 | Professional Development News, Teaching with Primary Sources

Registration closed The Local Learning Teaching with Primary Sources Consortium Team and the Restorative Justice Institute of Oklahoma invite you June 3-4 for an inspiring, interactive Professional Development Institute with invited experts and practitioners from...
Sound Recordings as Primary Sources Vermont Workshop

Sound Recordings as Primary Sources Vermont Workshop

by Lisa Rathje | May 12, 2025 | News, Professional Development News, Teaching with Primary Sources

Learn more and Register Sound Recordings as Primary Sources: Local Learning and Vermont Folklife A FREE, one-day professional learning workshop for educators about teaching with audio recordings from folklife collections and using oral history interviewing in the...
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