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SUMMARY:A Taste of JAHM:  The Jewish American Experience
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nJoin us as we celebrate 20 years of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM)! \nThat’s right! It’s been 2 decades since President George W. Bush announced that May 2006 would be considered Jewish American Heritage Month. A month dedicated to celebrating the peoplehood\, history\, and contributions of Jewish Americans – from the perseverance shown in the face of initial hardships upon arrival to their lasting impact on everything from medicine to civil rights. Explore why heritage months foster belonging and historical accuracy. Our Jewish American history content serves as a master toolkit for discussing any complex identity. To wrap up\, you receive seven “JAHM-sized” mini-lessons designed for seamless integration into your May classroom schedule. \nAudience Focus\nAll Grade Levels \nMeet the Presenter\nErika Lowery is a veteran educator with 29 years of experience and an accomplished educator with a comprehensive background in various educational capacities. Her professional journey has included instruction in middle and high school geography(all levels)\, supervision of secondary social studies programs\, and teaching elementary social studies methods at Baylor University. Currently\, she provides professional development to teachers across the southern region as an educator for the Institute for Curriculum Services. Ms. Lowery’s dedication and excellence have been recognized with several prestigious accolades\, including the National Council for Geographic Education Distinguished Teaching Achievement award in 2013\, her selection as the Texas Social Studies Supervisor of the Year in 2022\, and her service on the 2022 World Geography TEKS revision workgroup in Texas. \nAccess the Webinar\n#member only access | Join Webinar Here \nNot yet a member?  More info and Join today!
URL:https://ncge.org/event/beyond-belief-exploring-the-multifaceted-identities-of-jewish-americans/
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