THE ART OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
The ART of Social Justice is a timely collaboration between Project Write Now, the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center and Two River Theater, offering professional development for teachers with social justice at the forefront: an invaluable one-stop-shop for educators seeking support as well as lesson plans and curriculum.
There’s no such thing as a neutral education. Education either functions as an instrument to bring about conformity or freedom.
~ Paolo Freire
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
FREE EVENTS AND DISCOUNTS
Two River Theater provides discussions on how each production tackles ideas of social justice, paired with free tickets and curriculum tie-ins to facilitate seamless integration of the plays’ themes into the classroom.
FEATURED EXHIBITS
The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, with its aesthetically engaging interactive exhibits, enriches the educational experience by offering local, national, and international history about the Black experience and insights into diverse cultures and histories.
WRITING WORKSHOPS
Project Write Now provides writing workshops thoughtfully curated for teachers that provide a supportive space for educators to explore their creative potential while also nurturing their capacity to inspire and guide their students in embracing social justice themes.
The program culminates with a three-day Summer Studio for a deep dive into all disciplines.
Through its multi-faceted approach, The ART of Social Justice provides a transformative teacher education experience that will have a lasting impact on educators and communities alike. Join us for as many experiences as you wish, earning professional development hours each time.
Educator Experiences
“Everything was PHENOMENAL! The resources the way the day was planned out it was seamless and well thought out.”
“I felt a great sense of community and supported in sharing thoughts and ideas.”
“It felt so informative and active. So often PD feels boring and like we can’t use it for our classroom. This was the opposite.”
“I loved all of it-the lectures, the talk, the writing-it was phenomenal!”
“I feel every educator should take this course and become educated in history (and local history!) they may not know! Educators especially working with children of color should have culturally relevant pedagogy in their tool box or at least know how to have conversations even if it makes them feel uncomfortable. I feel like this PD does open peoples’ eyes and should be brought to every school if teachers cannot attend.”
“I enjoyed the entire day. This was my first time. To learn about history and theatre to implement in the classroom and to do some writing was simply amazing.”
“100% it was so effective for me as a teacher to be around other educators and storytellers who might not be the people I see everyday. It gave a new confidence and fire to move forward.”
Partner Organizations
