For Teachers

 

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

 

A student walks into a newly integrated school in Clinton, TN, 1956. Courtesy of Library of Congress.

Photo by Thomas J. O'Halloran.

WE'LL NEVER TURN BACK
Voices of the Civil Rights Movement:

A conference for classroom teachers and librarians of grades 3-8

Our program on April 3, 2013 featured remarkable individuals who played a part in the fight for civil rights during the 1960s, as well as award-winning authors who have brought this pivotal chapter in American history to life for young readers. Click here to read more about this inspiring day.

 

"What John F. Kennedy Means To Me"
Annual Essay And Poetry Program

This annual program engages 3rd grade students from the Edward Devotion School in a month-long exploration of the life and contributions of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, and culminates in a public ceremony in which students share their impressions of the President and are encouraged to realize their own potential as leaders and citizens with the power to shape the world.

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Boyhood In Brookline
The Challenges And Character Of Young Jack Kennedy
Grades 2-5

John F. Kennedy faced a variety of challenges during his boyhood years in Brookline. Through determination, imagination, humor, and family support he overcame these challenges and established a foundation in character that influenced his aspirations and shaped his presidency.

Students taking part in this ranger-led program learn about the challenges Jack Kennedy faced as a child - illness, sibling rivalry, parental expectations - and discover how these experiences shaped his character and prepared him to assume the office of president. The program includes a 45-minute tour of the birthplace and a 50-minute walking tour of the neighborhood.

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Photos on this page courtesy of NPS, Kennedy NHS. Top photo by Joel Veak.