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Preparing to Teach in Black History Month: Celebrating Our Sisters

This one-hour webinar presented approaches and ideas that can complement and strengthen your teaching of 2023’s Black History Month throughout the school year.

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Watch this webinar to explore how we engage with Black History Month and with 2023’s theme in a way that acknowledges the importance of this history and celebrates the achievements that Black Britons have had on our society.

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