The James A. Garfield Alliance, in partnership with Teaching Cleveland, is proud to host an educational conversation with area teachers focused on James A. Garfield and his efforts to promote civil rights during Reconstruction. However, the work of Garfield, who was deeply committed to advancing civil rights well beyond the Emancipation Proclamation, was cut short six months into his presidency following his assassination.
The story of President Garfield and the mood of northeast Ohio in the 1880s speaks clearly to the racial challenges we face today. The James A. Garfield Alliance and Teaching Cleveland are in the process of creating a curriculum to help tell the story of civil rights and Reconstruction in a way that connects to our current issues.
Interested in learning more?
We are seeking educators to provide input and direction for the curriculum. If you stay with the project, we will pay you to help develop and write the curriculum.
Join us!
What: An educators’ forum to help guide the process and development of a new curriculum on anti-slavery and Reconstruction
When: Saturday, Oct. 2, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be provided.
Where: The James A. Garfield National Historic Site, 8095 Mentor Ave. Mentor Ohio.
Who: Presented by the James A. Garfield Alliance in partnership with Teaching Cleveland
Please RSVP before Sept. 24 to [email protected]. We encourage you to pass this invitation to other educators who might be beneficial to the process.
We hope to see you on Oct. 2!
