Presented by Dennis McNally, Author, Historian, and Longtime Publicist for the Grateful Dead; Bill Carbone, Executive Director, TeachRock; and Gina Machado, Former Educator, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock
History
Trauma-Informed Strategies for Teaching the Holocaust: The Power of Music and the Arts
Presented by Michael Igel, Chair, Florida Commissioner of Education’s Task Force on Holocaust Education, and Chair, The Florida Holocaust Museum Wiesel Archives and Legacy Council; David Graham, Bill Graham Memorial Foundation; Triza Cox, Experienced Educator, Harmony Program Manager, TeachRock; and Gina Machado, Former Educator, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock
Teaching History Through Decisions, Tradeoffs, and Uncertainty: Students as Historical Decision Makers
Presented by Kevin Parkinson, Ed.D., Former Educator, Current Education Senior Manager, Alliance for Decision Education
Teaching Reggae and the African Diaspora
Presented by Imani Wilson, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Experienced Music Educator, TeachRock; and Triza Cox, Program Manager, Experienced Arts Educator, TeachRock
Moderated by Gina Machado, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Former New York City Public School Teacher, TeachRock
Teaching the Constitution? Explore Podcasting to Connect Past and Present!
Presented by Erica Shaw, High School History Teacher at the College Now Program, Mt. Diablo Unified School (CA); Elizabeth Colen Mooney, 8th Grade Humanities Teacher, Gateway Middle School (CA); Jessica Fagen, Former Educator, Youth Media and Curriculum Specialist, KQED; and Rachel Roberson, Former Educator, Senior Program Manager, Education Content, KQED
TikTok, Tariffs, and Taiwan: Spark Curiosity and Classroom Conversations About China
Presented by Jane Highley, Social Studies Teacher, Devon Preparatory School (PA); Dr. Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Maurice R. Greenberg Senior Fellow for China Studies, Council on Foreign Relations; and Charles Hopkins, Managing Director, Teaching and Learning, Council on Foreign Relations
Historical Empathy: Immersing Students in U.S. History with Serious Games
Presented by Jennifer Abramowski, Senior Educator Engagement Specialist, The WNET Group; Lily Exantus, Program Coordinator, Professional Learning, District of Columbia Public Schools (DC); and Hai Lun Tan, Research Associate, Education Development Center
Foster Engagement and Critical Thinking in Any Subject Using Music: The TeachRock Method
Presented by Patrick McGuire, Social Studies Teacher (Rock & Soul, Contemporary World Issues), Mountain Vista High School (CO); Ben Dumbauld, Ph.D., Director of Content, TeachRock; and Gina Machado, Former New York City Public School Teacher, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock
Elevate Student Voice: Bringing Art, History, and Civics Into the Classroom
Presented by Natalie Sparks Johnson, Engineering and Art Educator, SHAPE American High School, DoDEA (Department of Defense Education Activity); Melanie Adsit, Education and Access Consultant; and Rich Bradway, Digital Innovation Officer, Norman Rockwell Museum
Using the Presidential Election as a Non-Partisan Teaching Tool
Presented by David Raymond, American History Teacher, Bobblehead George; Eric Gimbi, American History Teacher, Bobblehead George; and Tory Van Voorhis, Founder and CEO, Second Avenue Learning