An Educator’s Guide for Teaching about Historical Injustice, Sovereignty, and Freedom in the Dawnland (New England)
From Brown University’s Simmons Center
The Simmons Center is proud to announce the launch of a new digital resource for K–12 educators — a guide for teaching about historical injustice, sovereignty, and freedom in the Dawnland (New England).
Developed over the course of 3.5 years by the Reimagining New England Histories (RNEH) K–12 Curriculum Committee, the RNEH K–12 Curriculum provides lessons and resources focused on the experiences of Black and Indigenous communities. Each lesson also includes materials that educators can adapt for their classroom needs based on local and school standards.
The K–12 Curriculum Committee consists of New England-based scholars, K–12 educators as well as humanities organizations, members of Indigenous nations, and other community members. The committee is committed to promoting the teaching of more diverse and inclusive histories.
We hope that you will use the lessons contained in this guide to introduce learners to some of the concepts, events, and people that are often left out of traditional historical narratives. We believe that a more comprehensive understanding of the past will encourage a greater respect for the experiences of others and empower students to create more inclusive communities.
Save the Date
Official Launch Event
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 • 12–1 pm • Simmons Center Seminar Room • 94 Waterman St • Providence, RI
Please join us for our official launch of the website on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. RNEH K–12 Curriculum Committee Co-Organizers Mack Scott, Simmons Center Visiting Assistant Professor of Slavery and Justice, and Sofia Zepeda, Williams-Mystic Assistant Professor of Maritime History will be joined by committee members to talk about the development of the lesson plans. They will walk participants through how the lessons and resources can be implemented in K–12 classrooms across the Dawnland.
Lesson Spotlight
