“Learn About” Questions (informational) How did the riots in Little Rock come about at this time? How did the desegregation of Central High School impact the community of Little Rock? Who is Daisy Bates and how did she impact the Civil Rights Movement? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What news events have surprised or shocked me?…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) Why did the laws prohibit African Americans from going to hotels or restaurants? Who is Christian Dior? What is Hampton Institute known for? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What violence, if any, am I aware of in my hometown? How does that impact me? Are there places that I or my family…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What is an Eagle Scout? What is required to become one? What is the Washington Post? What’s the story of how this African American neighborhood came to have so many “professional models” for the Green Siblings? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Who were some of the professional models for me in my…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What was the relationship between Dunbar High School and Central High School during this time? What is Howard University known for? What is Southern University known for? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What was my school experience like as far as access to resources goes? How did access or lack of access…
“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…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) How did Central High School contribute to changes in the larger society? Who were some of the key figures leading the work happening at Central High School in 1957-58? What are some of the stories of the Little Rock Nine’s experiences during the 1957-58 school year? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) What…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What are the biggest differences between the 1956-57 school year and the 1957-58 school year at Central High School? In what ways was Central High School a good choice for desegregation, and in what ways was it a challenging choice? How did the 1957-58 school year change forever the future of…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) What was Eisenhower’s Civil Rights Commission? What was its focus? What role did Michigan State University play in the Civil Rights Movement? How has Central High School changed over the last 60 years? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever been “the right person at the right time” for an important…
“Learn About” Questions (informational) Why did the military troops prevent the Little Rock Nine from entering Central? Whose decision was it? How were the Little Rock Nine chosen? What was Eisenhower’s role in this situation? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Have I ever been in a situation where it would be easiest to just quit, but…
“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…