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Civics, Economics, Geography, History, Skills for Public Life
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I am heartbroken and devastated by the violent attacks against our Asian American community, many of whom were already reeling from deep personal losses from the pandemic and economic downturn.
This is not an isolated incident or a random event; it follows a pattern violence and discrimination against Asian Americans in the US that has been fueled by white supremacy and systemic racism. The work I make centers a piece of that pattern in which my own Japanese American family and community were unconstitutionally incarcerated based on race during WWII. It is important to me that this story is shared with current and future generations of Americans because it is one of injustice, and also one of resilience. I am interested in exploring the act of being seen and belonging in a world that has systemically oppressed Black, Indigenous, people of color and anyone ‘other.’ To tell stories through art about moments of beauty and strength under difficult physical and emotional conditions can illuminate past mistakes and incrementally heal. -Erin Shigaki
Erin Shigaki is a yonsei or fourth-generation Japanese American born and raised in Seattle, WA. While not formally trained in any single artistic practice, she considers her mother’s and grandparents’ artistic interests and encouragement to be foundational to her curiosity and exploration. In her emerging social practice, she infuses community stories into murals, sculpture, and installations. Erin is also a community activist with the Minidoka Pilgrimage, Tsuru for Solidarity, and serves on the board of the TV program Look Listen + Learn. All of this work is fundamental to her artistic practice. Erin is extremely honored to be a recipient of the Kip Tokuda Memorial Washington Civil Liberties Public Education Program competitive grant.
Image top: Day of Remembrance, Nihonmachi Alley, Seattle, WA, 2020, wheat paste on cement, 8’ x 24’ A mural commemorating the WWII forced removal and incarceration of Seattle’s Japanese American community which also seeks to provoke action regarding immigrants currently incarcerated in government detention centers, many of them children and families.
Image right: Paul Murakami (left) descendant of the Murakami family, owns and manages the building with his brother. He sits with Erin Shigaki after the reinstallation of the mural.
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Funding Opportunity: Youth-centered Environmental Shift (YES!) Program
There is an iGrants application (Form Package 106) open to middle schools that educate students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades throughout Washington state. We’ve expanded eligibility to all middle schools in WA. Three middle schools will be selected to implement the innovative sexual violence prevention strategy, the Youth-centered Environmental Shift (YES!) Program from April 2021–September 2023.
Middle schools selected will implement YES! and participate in data collection to evaluate the program. The program works to improve school climate and culture to disrupt all forms of sexual violence. Schools will partner with the Sexual Violence Prevention Project and Grants Coordinator at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to implement YES! to make sure the program fits the needs of the school. Schools will also be partnering with researchers at the University of Washington for the evaluation component of this project with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction acting as a liaison.
See full details of this grant opportunity. Deadline extended to April 5!
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This is a reminder that applications for the Washington Legislative Youth Advisory Council (LYAC) are open right now! LYAC is codified in law as the official nonpartisan youth advisory body to the State Legislature, and is now accepting applications for the 2021-2023 cohort.
The application page can be found at walyac.org. All applications must be submitted by March 31 at 11:59 PM.
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The Washington State Historical Society’s March eNews shares word of opportunities, exhibitions, celebrations, and events happening in our state. And After more than a year of closure (with the exception of six weeks last fall) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the History Museum is able to reopen to the public starting Friday, April 2.
The History Museum will be open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Every Third Thursday, hours are 10:00 AM-8:00 PM with free admission from 3:00-8:00 PM. Be sure to stop by and view the gallery!
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Upstander Academy (UA) is part of the Upstander Project which you may know via their award-winning documentary Dawnland. The Upstander Academy is a 6-day professional development program for humanities teachers and museum educators in an intimate cohort-based setting where the power of storytelling ignites learning and invites self-reflection on complex historic and contemporary issues.
Visit UA for more details and to sign up. Registration ends March 31.
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It is AP prep season and the Bill of Rights Institute is here for you and your students with a new series of free AP preparation webinars:
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AP U.S. History Skills - A total of 10 webinars running every Monday and Tuesday evening at 7 PM, March 15 through April 13
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AP Government Skills - A total of 10 webinars running every Wednesday and Thursday evening at 7 PM, March 24 through April 22
These free webinars may help your students sharpen the specific skills needed for the AP Government and AP U.S. History exams. Students can register to tune in live or watch the recording the next day.
Spotting & Resisting Misinformation: Teaching Secondary Students to Practice Critical Media Literacy
"In this course, participants will learn about why we need to practice media literacy when consuming, sharing, and creating print and digital media. We will cover the core concepts of media literacy and practice integrating them into existing lessons and pedagogical practices for in-person and remote instruction."
This class will be offered April 21 to May 5 for 3 consecutive Wednesdays from 4:00 -5:30 pm. Participants will receive 7 clock hours/CEUs.
Learn more about this class.
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The National Archives Foundation is collaborating with Charlie Flanagan from the Center for Legislative Archives at the National Archives to expand a free virtual professional development workshop related to teaching primary sourced documents in the classroom like the US Constitution.
For over a decade, Charlie has been training educators with in-person workshops tied to the documents found in the National Archives holdings, like the ‘6 big ideas of the Constitution.
See full details for this free PD
Check out these other related resources: Sustainable Heritage Network & Digitreaties
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Reclaiming History: Non-Jewish Victims of the Holocaust
With Dr. William Meinecke, of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The Third Reich persecuted different groups of people based on the Nazis' antisemitic and racial ideology. Jews were the primary targets for systematic persecution, but Nazi policies also led to the brutalization and persecution of millions of others, including the Roma and Sinti (Gypsies), people with mental and physical disabilities, those of African descent, Poles, gay men, and Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Thursday, March 25 | 3:30-5:30pm (PT) | Zoom | 2 Clock Hours | Flyer
In this workshop, teachers will explore Nazi ideology, and how and why Nazi policy singled out these groups, and how the racist belief system became encoded into law.
Register for Reclaiming History: Non-Jewish Victims of the Holocaust
Explore more of HCH's upcoming events
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"You may be too young to vote, but your voice is powerful."
Make a 2-3 minute video of your first presidential speech. What will you accomplish in the next 4 years?
Enter Contest #3: MAKE YOUR SPEECH
- Contest entries must be received by midnight Central on Friday, April 16
- To be eligible to win, you must be between the ages of 8-18
- Contests will be judged in two age categories 8-12 and 13-18
- Prizes in each contest & category: 1st: $1000 | 2nd: $750 | 3rd: $500
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2021 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest
What Does Our American Community Ask of Us?
An essay and video contest for high school students in the western United States and Pacific Islands. Contest rules and entry instructions.
Deadline for Entries: April 1, 2021
The top three local contest winners in the essay and video competitions will receive prizes of $800 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place, and $300 for 3rd place. See the flyer for more information.
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Brad Liebrecht of West Valley Jr. High to Join NHD Cohort!
"I am happy to share that Mr. Bradley Liebrecht, a teacher at West Valley Junior High School, has been selected by National History Day (NHD) to serve as a master teacher and collaborate on a set of student guides connecting the NHD categories (papers, websites, performances, exhibits, and documentaries) to the resources of the Library of Congress. Mr. Liebrecht will join a cohort of 15 educators to collaborate on these resources, which will be completed in 2023."
- Lynne O’Hara Director of Programs National History Day
Click here for the complete story.
Do you have a good story to share?
OSPI is seeking stories that recognize Social Studies educators doing good work in grades K-12. We encourage administrators and educators to submit stories of districts, schools, classrooms, or community organizations promoting Social Studies. Send your story to SocialStudies@k12.wa.us.
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ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.
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