Community Building

The Knowles Teacher Initiative Hand Identity Activity is a reflection tool, adapted from Facing History and Ourselves, that supports educators in exploring self-perceptions and others’ perceptions. Teachers can use this activity to reflect on identity, share insights with colleagues, and consider how differences between self-view and external perception shape classroom and collegial interactions.

Carl Armstrong tells the history of students restoring prairie land at his suburban Chicago high school and reflects on their accomplishments.

Kelly Gregor tracks how classroom pets affect her students’ behavior and attitudes.

We know that representation matters, but what does it actually look like for teachers and students with marginalized identities?

What is StorySlam? Learn how this Knowles tradition started and its impact on the community.