This week we share a few education-focused stories that we found inspiring. Also, in addition to our web page dedicated to Resources for Teachers, take a look at our Past Programs page for videos, slide presentations, and more.
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Roberto Lugo: The Village Potter - Grounds For Sculpture | Back to exhibitions On View May 22, 2022 - January 8, 2023 Location In 2022, GFS will present an exhibition of work by ceramicist, performance artist, and educator, Roberto Lugo in the Museum building. Lugo is a master of ceramics creating... | | | |
Fragile: Earth - Grounds For Sculpture | Conceived through a partnership with The Color Network, Grounds For Sculpture presents an exhibition titled Fragile: Earth opening in May 2022. The Color Network's mission is to aid in the advancement of people of color in the ceramic arts. Their ... | | | |
1619 Project: Reckoning w/ The Truth. Nikole-Hannah... | Eventbrite - Old First Presbyterian Church - Newark presents 1619 Project: Reckoning w/ The Truth. Nikole-Hannah Jones, Khalil Muhammad - Sunday, September 18, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church, Newark, NJ. Find event and ticket information. | | | |
Connect with a 10 Most - Preservation New Jersey | Network, learn, and tour a 10 Most this September in Scotch Plains. | | | |
The Sankofa Collaborative helps people learn about, understand, and discuss African American history in schools, museums, libraries, civic groups, and other settings.
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Sankofa, a word from the Twi language of Ghana, translates to "go back and get it." It is often depicted by a bird with its body facing forward and its head turned back, holding a precious egg. This and other Sankofa symbols remind us of the importance of learning from the past. | | | | | |