D.C. Area Events

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For national conferences and institutes see the Teaching for Change calendar.

What to Expect This School Year

This overview maps out our school-year events. Check back for links to upcoming programs as they go live.

August

Aug 23: Social Justice Curriculum Fair (in-person)

September

Native Knowledge 360° Teach-in (in-person)

October

Teach Central America Week (first full week of October Monday - Friday)

November

Native Knowledge 360° Teach-in (virtual)

March - April

International Filmfest D.C. Classroom Visits

January & February

Black Lives Matter at School Resource Fair (in-person) or Curriculum Fair (virtual/in-person)

Rolling Events/Opportunities 

  • DCAESJ Working Group Convenings

  • Teach the Beat Classroom Visits

  • Teach the Black Freedom Struggle online classes

  • Beyond Heroes & Holidays Freedom School Series

Upcoming Events

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Rally for Inclusive Education at the Supreme Court
Apr
22

Rally for Inclusive Education at the Supreme Court

The Coalition for Inclusive Schools & Communities and the Montgomery County Pride Family are mobilizing a powerful rally at the U.S. Supreme Court in support of inclusive education. As the Court hears a pivotal case on the right to inclusive education and representation, human rights advocates, educators, students, families, artists, and faith leaders will unite in a bold, joyful show of solidarity.

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Filmfest DC
Apr
18
to Apr 28

Filmfest DC

Teaching for Change is partnering with Filmfest DC: The Washington, D.C. International Film Festival (April 18–28) for a thirteenth year to spread the word about the international film festival and to bring films and filmmakers for several films into D.C. classrooms. 62 films from 36 countries will be screened during the course of the festival.

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Filmfest DC
Apr
19
to Apr 30

Filmfest DC

Teaching for Change is partnering with Filmfest DC: The Washington, D.C. International Film Festival (April 19-30) for a twelfth year to spread the word about the international film festival and to bring films and filmmakers for several films into D.C. classrooms.

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