Don't miss Teaching Benjamin Franklin Authentically, a virtual learning event

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Educators,

We hope you'll join us for a special 3-part, virtual event: Teaching Benjamin Franklin Authentically: Expanding Narratives about Early American History. During the virtual workshop series, while focusing on Benjamin Franklin, a figure familiar to every generation of Americans, emphasis will also be placed on how histories of marginalized groups have been included and excluded in curricula. Each workshop will be focused on historical themes derived from Benjamin Franklin, a film by Ken Burns, and from associated research conducted by Dr. Kate Shuster of the Hard History Project about how PBS can effectively support educators teaching this history. We are inviting you to join us for this three-part virtual learning event, happening March 31 or April 2, April 21 or April 23 and May 5 or May 7 at 7 PM or 1 PM ET. *Participants should choose one date for each session, details below.

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Explore the series... Episode 1: Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Contradictions March 31, 2022 at 7:00 PM ET OR April 2, 2022 at 1:00 PM ET *Participants should choose one session date to attend. Examine Benjamin Franklin’s changing beliefs of America’s place as colonies versus one independent nation, as well as his positions on African Americans and slavery. Episode 2: Benjamin Franklin and the Common Good April 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM ET OR April 23, 2022 at 1:00 PM ET *Participants should choose one session date to attend. Explore the multiple roles Benjamin Franklin played in the foundation of the United States of America. Episode 3: If We Can Keep it?: Reflecting on Benjamin Franklin, the Statesman May 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM ET OR May 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM ET *Participants should choose one session date to attend. Examine Benjamin Franklin’s work within the creation of America’s founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Treaty of Paris (1783), and the Constitution. Save the date! Mark your calendar for this virtual learning series, starting Thursday, March 31st at 7:00 PM. Click here to register now and reserve your spot.

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By registering, you will receive access to all three workshops and the recordings after the series has concluded. PBS will provide a certificate of attendance for each 1.5 hour session and for screening the documentary in between sessions 1 and 2, for 9 hours total. Share your ideas and questions on Twitter by tagging us at @PBSTeachers or send us an email at LearningMediaContact@pbs.org for more information.

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