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…

13 Treopia Washington: Getting to Know Other People

“Learn About” Questions (informational) What cultures and races are represented in my community? What opportunities are there in my community to experience other cultures and languages? Has my community’s population changed much in the last 20 years? Why or why not? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Does my circle of friends tend to be diverse or…

12 Treopia Washington: Desegregation vs. Integration

“Learn About” Questions (informational) What is segregation? What is desegregation? What is integration? “Learn From” Questions (transformational) Are there times in my life where I experienced segregation? What was it like and why was it present? Are there times in my life where I watched a group move from being segregated to desegregated or even…

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…

07 Treopia Washington: You Don’t Miss What You Don’t Know

“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…

06 Treopia Washington: Growing Up in Little Rock

“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…