The Ethics of Public Memory: Professional Development for Educators

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is dedicated to educating the public about the important role of the Senate in our government, encouraging participatory democracy, invigorating civil discourse, and inspiring the next generation of citizens and leaders to engage in the civic life of their communities.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate

In this half-day professional development workshop, explore a unique way to teach about the Civil War, racism, and slavery while considering how perception and public memory evolves over time. Learn from teachers who have used the curriculum and plan a student-centered civic project to reimagine a memorial or monument.
 
How do we assess our historical heroes? Who deserves to be commemorated in public spaces? And what should we do when public monuments honor objectionable causes and people? 
 
Integrate ethical inquiry into your US History courses with the Ethics of Public Memory curriculum from the Center for Applied Ethics at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
 
This professional development opportunity is offered at no cost. Lunch will be provided. Free parking is available in the Edward M. Kennedy Institute lot. <A HREF="https://www.emkinstitute.org/plan-your-visit/parking-directions" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Directions available here</A>.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate

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