The (Tokaido, Origami, Temples and Shrines) TOTS team will present the new, visually rich “Virtual Japan Experience” curriculum series developed by a cohort of K-12 and community college educators. Discover new techniques for bringing East Asian culture into your classroom while walking away with a variety of free resources and interdisciplinary lessons to help you […]
The K-16 Education Outreach Program at the Boston University African Studies Center hosts an annual series of book group meetings wherein participants of all ages and backgrounds are invited to read and discuss engaging novels by African authors. See the full list of books read over eighteen+ years here. These programs are free and open […]
Join us virtually to enjoy discussions about these books with speakers from various universities as well as other experts across the United States. Book should be read before its featured session. Time 7pm-9 pm Eastern 6pm-8pm Central 5pm-7 pm Mountain 4pm-6pm Pacific Dates: December 16, 2025, The Grand Mosque of Paris: A Story of How […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The K-16 Education Outreach Program at the Boston University African Studies Center hosts an annual series of book group meetings wherein participants of all ages and backgrounds are invited to read and discuss engaging novels by African authors. We offer two ongoing book discussion groups: one focuses on African literature written in or translated to English, […]
This 6-week online course will introduce teachers to the history of Islam, tracing its origins in 7th-century Asia and its spread throughout the continent, focusing on Saudi Arabia and Iran, India and Pakistan, and Indonesia. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Islam as both a global tradition and a collection of local communities, each […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
Reading group for K-16 educators explores texts through a global perspective. This professional development workshop series is designed for K-12 educators seeking to deepen their understanding of global issues through literature. This year, we will explore the theme of “The U.S. in the World.” Through global and regional perspectives, we will discuss narratives of a […]
Did you know that Afghanistan is one of the top countries of origin for refugees resettling in Colorado? Are you an educator in the Colorado Front Range who teaches about Afghanistan or works with Afghan students and their families? Join this one-day workshop where you’ll receive historical and cultural insights, as well as practical knowledge […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The (Tokaido, Origami, Temples and Shrines) TOTS team will present the new, visually rich “Virtual Japan Experience” curriculum series developed by a cohort of K-12 and community college educators. Discover new techniques for bringing East Asian culture into your classroom while walking away with a variety of free resources and interdisciplinary lessons to help you […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]
The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art, architecture, learning, and governance. Under […]