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Below we provide some impactful ways (and resources) you can do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Incorporating Black History Month in Your Classroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;<strong>Integrate Black History Across Subjects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>History:<\/strong>\u00a0Go beyond the Civil Rights Movement and slavery. Highlight Black <a href=\"https:\/\/www.history.com\/news\/8-black-inventors-african-american\">innovators<\/a>, scientists, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facinghistory.org\/ideas-week\/9-leaders-black-history-you-should-know\">cultural leaders<\/a> throughout history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>English\/Language Arts:<\/strong>\u00a0Read books, poems, and speeches by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penguin.co.uk\/discover\/childrens-articles\/childrens-books-with-black-characters\">Black authors<\/a> (e.g., Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Toni Morrison. 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Consider addressing historical gaps in typical education practices; teach about lesser-known events like the Tulsa Race Massacre, the role of Black soldiers in American wars, and the impact of Black Wall Street. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, remember that while February is a great starting point, Black history should be included in lessons all year. Continue to highlight Black excellence and contributions in everyday teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, if you&#8217;re not leading a classroom this Black History Month, but you want to be in a position to make a difference next time around, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanboard.org\">www.americanboard.org<\/a>. 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