Recalling a Childhood of Segregated Schools and Libraries
We ask Michael Johnson, a cousin of a participant in the 1939 library sit-in, about growing up in a segregated city.
Teaching & Technology
Mapping Out a Path to Justice for the 1939 Sit-In Participants
We ask Bryan Porter how he investigated the 1939 sit-in arrests and wrote an order clearing the participants.
Seeking to Clear the Charges 80 Years After Library Arrests
We ask Justin Wilson about the process of learning about and clearing the charges in the 1939 Alexandria Library sit-in.
Curating and Connecting the Stories Behind the Library Sit-In of 1939
We ask Davis about her decades of work supporting research on the 1939 sit-in and interpreting its significance.
Reflecting on What it Takes for a Public Library to Reckon with its Past
We ask Dawson, the first African American library director in Alexandria, about the 1939 sit-in and how libraries reckon with their pasts.
Digging for Details about a Little-Known Civil Rights Protest During Jim Crow
We ask what propelled Mitchell-Powell to document this little-known story and what lessons apply to schools and libraries today.
What Was the Library Sit-In of 1939?
Delving into the story of the Alexandria Library sit-in, how its story has been preserved and amplified, and what it teaches us today.
Open Education and Technology
School Leaders Share Their Take On Social Media Usage In Schools For Learning
It's critical for education stakeholders to explore the opportunities to invest in social media integration for learning.
The Quest for Accurate, Accessible, and Relevant Materials for Teaching American History
In the second part in our series, we describe the context behind bringing a fuller picture of America's story to classrooms.
The Quest for Accurate, Accessible, and Relevant Materials for Teaching American History
This brief is the first in a two-part series about a promising model for creating online libraries that can guide teachers.
Invention Education: Developing Tomorrow’s Innovative Problem-Solvers
Invention education is a pedagogical approach to learning, where educators help students define and build solutions for real-world problems.
Culturally Inclusive and Open Practices in OST Education Spaces
Learning how to effectively use OER, and providing related professional development for educators are worthwhile investment.
What Can We Learn about Black Girls’ Use of Social Media for In-School Learning?
Meeting Black girls where they are is key for helping them reach their full potential in literacy and digital inclusion.
Integrating Native People in Curriculum: Learning from the Past and Current Voices
Media representation of Native people can be helpful for integrating Native history, culture and people in educational experiences.