Educators, ring in the new school year at the Jackie Robinson Museum! Join us at our Educator Open House to meet our staff, take a guided tour, try out field trip instructional materials, explore classroom-ready resources, learn about professional learning offerings, and sign up for upcoming programs and events!

Attendees also have the chance to win prizes including Educator Memberships to the Museum, merchandise from Shop42, and more!

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Teachers at all grade levels, administrators, librarians, and school staff are encouraged to attend. Summer camp administrators, college faculty and program staff are also welcome.

What’s Happening?

• Guided Museum Tour, including highlights of how we use Museum artifacts and media during field trip programs
• Take a look at teaching materials including touch objects, clue kits, and scavenger hunts
• View student art in the Speak Out! Poster exhibit and find out how your fifth graders can participate this year
• Pick up your free copy of Life is Not a Spectator Sport Timeline Booklet
• Chat with Museum staff about booking a field trip or professional development events
• Mix and mingle with friends and colleagues – light refreshments provided
• Raffle and games for prizes

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Admission is free but advance registration is required.

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EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Join the Jackie Robinson Museum and Brooklyn Public Library’s Center for Brooklyn History for a special two-part professional learning opportunity that will introduce Jackie Robinson as an athlete, activist, citizen, businessman, and family man and explore Robinson’s legacy as a champion for equality, on and off the field.

CTLE credit provided for educators who participate in both sessions.

Note: This is a two-part PD. Registrants will be automatically registered for both April 29 at the Jackie Robinson Museum and May 5 at the Center for Brooklyn History, each from 4pm to 6pm. 4 CTLE credits will be issued at the end of the second session.

Session 1: Jackie Robinson Museum, April 29, 4-6PM

During Session 1 at the Museum (75 Varick Street, lower Manhattan), join an interactive exhibition tour, learn about the program offerings, and try out student-facing activities that are part of the Museum’s popular field trip programs.

Session 2: Center for Brooklyn History, May 5, 4-6PM

In Session 2 at the Center for Brooklyn History (128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn Heights), educators will encounter Jackie Robinson-related artifacts in the Othmer Library reading room, acquire practical teaching techniques, and practice hands-on primary source work.

Light refreshments served at each session. Free registration available via the Center for Brooklyn History.

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Barrier Breaker: Jackie Robinson and the Activism of Professional Athletes
Join the NYC DOE Department of Social Studies and Civics and Jackie Robinson Museum Education Department for a special professional learning opportunity. This interactive workshop will allow participants to examine some of the Civics for All curricular resources including the brand-new comic Barrier Breaker #1! Participants will have an opportunity to tour the museum’s exhibitions and discuss how to integrate resources from the museum’s collection into lessons. The Department of Social Studies and Civics will model classroom strategies on using comics in the classroom and lessons on baseball history.

Registration Information

The registration link will redirect you to the Department of Social Studies and Civics registration page.

All attendees will receive access to ready-to-go classroom materials, CTLE credit, breakfast, and lunch.

This professional learning session is open to all NYC DOE Educators, but will be most aligned with middle and high school instruction.

Act fast! Space is limited and this exciting session is around the corner.