10b Treopia Washington: Making it Right

“Learn About” Questions (informational) When did southern universities desegregate their classes? What is “restorative justice” and what are some examples of it being implemented? Why did northern universities accept African American students long before southern universities? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever been to a college or university graduation? Who was graduating and what…

11 Treopia Washington: University of Arkansas

“Learn About” Questions (informational) What is restorative justice? How can restorative justice help promote healing and peace in situations that have been very difficult in the past? What is an honorary doctorate? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever experienced something “coming full circle” in my life? What was it like? Are there opportunities in…

10a Treopia Washington: Why This is Important

“Learn About” Questions (informational) How did the Green Siblings Project get started? What current events reflect “history repeating itself?” How have today’s social technologies (ie. Facebook, Instagram, etc.) impacted society’s sense of what is “sharing too much?” “Learn From” Questions (transformational) How do I tell the difference between bragging and sharing something about myself that…

09 Treopia Washington: Scott Green & the Lost Class

“Learn About” Questions (informational) What is the Lost Class at Central High School? Why did the governor choose to close the high schools in Little Rock? What impact did it have on the community? How did Scott becoming a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union impact Civil Rights? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Do I…

04 Treopia Washington: Nothing Less than a “B”

“Learn About” Questions (informational) What was the Freedom Train? What role did it play in the Civil Rights Movement? What is the Gettysburg Address, and what is its focus? How did Jim Crow laws impact the school experience of African American students? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What memories stand out most to me from my…

09 Ernest Green: Moving Forward on the Brown Decision

“Learn About” Questions (informational) Why were National Guard Troops needed when the school year began? What is the Brown vs. the Board of Education decision about? Who was Jackie Robinson and what important role did he play at this time? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What was/is my school like? Would it tend to be more…