The Woodson Center’s K-12 black history and character curriculum is based on the Woodson Principles and tells the stories of black Americans whose tenacity and resilience enabled them to overcome adversity and make invaluable contributions to our country. It also teaches character and decision-making skills that equip students to take charge of their futures. These lessons in black American excellence are free and publicly available for all.
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Our supplementary Black history curriculum responds to fashionable narratives of despair with true stories of struggle, triumph, hope, and resilience.
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Download our free high school and K-8 lessons about compelling stories of black Americans who broke barriers and achieved against the odds, and get this FREE poster for your classroom.
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The Woodson Center makes every effort to ensure its curriculum materials are accurate; however, they could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. If it becomes aware of such errors, the Woodson Center will make every effort to correct and/or update the materials.
Free Poster
Download our free high school and K-8 lessons about compelling stories of black Americans who broke barriers and achieved against the odds, and get this FREE poster for your classroom.
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Our supplementary Black history curriculum responds to fashionable narratives of despair with true stories of struggle, triumph, hope, and resilience.
