Friends Seminary

New York, New York

Parents visit Greensboro exhibit

About

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After Friends Seminary teachers presented an overview of the Greensboro sit-ins in classes, the library assigned small student groups different aspect of the sit-in (sources of inspiration, opposition, supporters and outcomes) for further study. Each group chose a compelling historical photograph that captured the essence of their topic and wrote explanatory text to help the reader understand the context of the photo within the larger civil rights movement.

Students then created QR codes linking their images to their texts. The images with QR codes were displayed in the library, and families were invited to view the exhibition, with students acting as docents and talking to visitors about the images and their historical context. More information on the Greensboro Sit-In Exhibit is located .

Awards Won

Title Year
jaffarian_100pix.gif Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming

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The purpose of the Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award is to recognize, promote and support excellence in humanities programming in elementary and middle school libraries that serve children K-8. To promote and encourage other school libraries interested in developing outstanding humanities programs, a professional development/training opportunity will be presented by the 91´«Ã½ Public Programs Office, in consultation with the Public and Cultural Programs Advisory Committee and the American Association of School Librarians.
2016 - Winner(s)