Event Overview
Event Description
Step into the vibrant world of the Harlem Renaissance. Join TeachRock and the NYC Department of Education's Office of Social Studies and Civics for a full day of professional learning at the New-York Historical Society, where history comes alive beyond the classroom walls. Explore TeachRock's Harlem Renaissance resources, investigate Passport to Social Studies and Hidden Voices curricular materials on the Harlem Renaissance and the Great Migration, and engage with an immersive exhibition celebrating the richness of Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s and 1930s. This session is part of the Rock and Roll Classroom Professional Learning Series 2025–2026.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for NYCDOE educators in Grades K–12, including teachers, instructional leads, and administrators.
What You'll Walk Away With
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Use music as a primary source to teach the Harlem Renaissance and the Great Migration
- Connect TeachRock resources with Passport to Social Studies and Hidden Voices curricular materials for a richer, more layered instructional approach
- Incorporate Black LGBTQ+ history and identity into humanities instruction with confidence and care
- Access ready-to-use lesson plans, materials, and strategies aligned to NYCDOE Social Studies standards
Cost & Logistics
Registration is free. A confirmation email will be sent once your registration is approved.
Continuing Education Credit Eligibility
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance documenting five CTLE hours upon completion of this workshop.