{"id":2246,"date":"2024-01-25T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/01\/25\/the-time-is-always-right-resources-for-celebrating-black-history-month-in-2024\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T22:39:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T06:39:29","slug":"the-time-is-always-right-resources-for-celebrating-black-history-month-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/01\/the-time-is-always-right-resources-for-celebrating-black-history-month-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The time is always right: Resources for celebrating Black History Month in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"isPasted\">In the months of January and February, educators nationwide come together to commemorate and pay tribute to the narratives of Black and African American individuals, honoring the significance of their experiences. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" Click to go to Microsoft Education\">Microsoft Education<\/a> encourages educators like you to celebrate the contributions, challenges, victories, and courageous voices during Black History Month and as an integral part of your class throughout the year. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experienced educators have shared this practical wisdom:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start where you are&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster \u201c<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ncte.org\/blog\/2020\/08\/build-stack-power-names-windows-mirrors-sliding-glass-doors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors\">windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors<\/a>\u201d moments for you and your students&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The time is always right to learn about Black History &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"develop-a-learner-s-mindset-this-black-history-month\">Develop a learner\u2019s mindset this Black History Month&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may ask yourself, \u201cHow do I even start to make my <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/school-leaders\/tools-for-classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about this\">classroom<\/a> more inclusive?\u201d The good news is that you do not need to be a social justice expert or have all the answers to make your classroom more inclusive. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commit to a learner\u2019s mindset alongside your students this Black History Month. \u201cThere&#8217;s nothing wrong with being vulnerable with your students and saying, \u2018Hey, we&#8217;re going to learn this together,\u2019\u201d Dr. Natasha Rachell, Director of Instructional Technology and Co-Creator of Lessons in Good Trouble says. \u201cThat brings another human level to the content. And I think students appreciate that.\u201d &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use one of these simple strategies to get the conversation about Black History Month started:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engage in discussions using <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/products\/teams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Microsoft Teams for Education\">Microsoft Teams for Education<\/a> to help students learn how to model digital citizenship skills while participating in online discourse.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/reflect.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Microsoft Reflect\">Microsoft Reflect<\/a> to take thoughtful breaks, consider new perspectives, and <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2024\/01\/11\/reflect-activities-for-student-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about setting learning goals\">set learning goals<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop information literacy skills with <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/learning-tools\/learning-accelerators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Search Coach\">Search Coach<\/a>\u2014a <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/learning-tools\/learning-accelerators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Learning Accelerators\">Learning Accelerator<\/a> created to assist students in <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2023\/07\/18\/develop-students-information-literacy-skills-a-guide-to-search-coach-for-educators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about developing essential information literacy skills\">developing essential information literacy skills<\/a> and locating reliable and reputable resources. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/01-Search-Coach-results-and-search-tips.png\" alt=\"Student view of Search Coach query about \u201cJohn Lewis Good Trouble,\u201d including a list of results and search tips.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Student view of Search Coach results, including a list of search tips. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teaching-about-black-history-month-steps-to-get-started\">Teaching about Black History Month: Steps to get started&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A mixture of dedication, courage, curiosity, and proven resources such as the ones below can help you to deepen and extend Black history and social justice learning. Start small and don\u2019t be afraid of big conversations: They only prove that students are engaged! &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ideas about how you can incorporate Black and African American history into your class. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-the-king-center-to-teach-about-black-history-month\">Use The King Center to teach about Black History Month&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the King family legacy through <a title=\"\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about The King Center Timeline\" href=\"http:\/\/timeline.thekingcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The King Center Timeline<\/a>, a collaborative effort by Microsoft and <a title=\"\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about The King Center\" href=\"https:\/\/thekingcenter.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The King Center<\/a>. This unique collection features the first-ever compilation of documents, pictures, and videos showcasing Mrs. Coretta Scott King&#8217;s dedication to nonviolent social change. Dive into the timeline to spotlight pivotal moments in her life, emphasizing themes like persistence, activism, nonviolence, and the preservation of history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8mf63oJGJl4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the YouTube video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-minecraft-education-as-a-black-history-month-teaching-resource\">Use Minecraft Education as a Black History Month teaching resource&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the concept of \u201cgood trouble\u201d in <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" Click to go to Minecraft Education\">Minecraft Education<\/a>, an immersive learning platform built specifically for the classroom. <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/en-us\/lessons\/lessons-in-good-trouble\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" Click to go to Lessons in Good Trouble\">Lessons in Good Trouble<\/a>\u202fare perfect for educational activities that focus on civil rights and social justice, and were developed in a partnership between Minecraft Education, <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolerance.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Learning for Justice\">Learning for Justice<\/a>, and veteran educators. Expand the experience with these other connected Minecraft worlds: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/lessons\/good-trouble-us-civil-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" Click to go to Good Trouble\">Good Trouble: U.S. Civil Rights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/lessons\/black-lives-matter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" Click to go to Good Trouble: Black Lives Matter&nbsp;\">Good Trouble: Black Lives Matter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/lessons\/who-is-dr-mlk-jr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" Click to go to Who is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?\">Who is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/lessons\/the-i-in-identity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" Click to go to The \u201cI\u201d in Identity\">The \u201cI\u201d in Identity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/02-Minecraft-Education-Good-Trouble.jpg\" alt=\"Block-style depiction of U.S. Congressman John Lewis and leaders of social justice movements in Lessons in Good Trouble from Minecraft Education.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Depiction of U.S. Congressman John Lewis and leaders of social justice movements in Lessons in Good Trouble from Minecraft Education.<\/em>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"see-how-wonderopolis-can-further-black-history-month-education\">See how Wonderopolis can further Black History Month education&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap into your students\u2019 curiosity by sharing a <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wonderopolis.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Wonderopolis\">Wonderopolis<\/a> article. With age-appropriate posts answering \u201c<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wonderopolis.org\/wonder\/What-Is-Black-History-Month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about What is Black History Month?\">What is Black History Month?<\/a>\u201d, \u201c<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wonderopolis.org\/wonder\/Who-Is-Ruby-Bridges\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Who was Ruby Bridges?\">Who was Ruby Bridges?<\/a>\u201d, and \u201c<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wonderopolis.org\/wonder\/What-Does-Juneteenth-Celebrate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about What Does Juneteenth Celebrate?\">What Does Juneteenth Celebrate?<\/a>\u201d, there are resources that address many of your students\u2019 questions. Even better, students can use Microsoft <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/products\/learning-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Immersive Reader\">Immersive Reader<\/a>, a tool that makes text <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/learning-tools\/accessibility-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about accessibility \">accessible<\/a> throughout the entire site. Explore the <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wonderopolis.org\/wonders?category=social-studies&amp;subcategory=&amp;order_by=&amp;q=black+history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" Click to go to entire Black history collection\">entire Black history collection<\/a> on Wonderopolis. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/03-Immersive-Reader-Black-History-Month-Wonderopolis.png\" alt=\"Immersive Reader version of the What Is Black History Month article on Wonderopolis.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Students can use Immersive Reader to make Wonderopolis articles more accessible through translation and read aloud.\u00a0<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"celebrate-black-history-month-with-microsoft-flip\">Celebrate Black History Month with Microsoft Flip&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/info.flip.com\/en-us.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" Click to go to Flip\">Flip<\/a>\u2019s thoughtfully curated <a href=\"https:\/\/admin.flip.com\/discovery\/partners\/teamflip\/75690?ns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" Click to go to Flip\">Celebrate Black History Flip Discovery Library Collection<\/a>. This collection offers ready-to-use discussion topics that empower students to learn, honor, and celebrate Black History. The collection includes contributions from esteemed partners such as The National WWII Museum, Amplify Voices, Langston League, The Equal Justice Initiative, and more, along with submissions from educators across various grade levels and subjects. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/04-Microsoft-Flip-Tuskegee-Airmen-topic.png\" alt=\"Teacher view of a Microsoft Flip discussion topic about the Tuskegee Airmen created by the National WWII Museum.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Teacher view of a Microsoft Flip topic about the Tuskegee Airmen created by the National WWII Museum.\u00a0<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Participate in the\u202f<a title=\"\" aria-label=\" Click to go to Flip\" href=\"https:\/\/info.flip.com\/en-us\/events\/professional-development\/black-history-digital-innovation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future: Discovering Black History through Digital Innovation<\/a>\u202fFlip Live Event on February 21, 2024. This event provides an opportunity for students to discover how virtual museums, Flip, and AI can be used to explore and celebrate the rich and diverse heritage of Black culture in America and worldwide. <a title=\"\" aria-label=\" Click to Register for the event\" href=\"https:\/\/info.flip.com\/en-us\/events\/professional-development\/black-history-digital-innovation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register for the event<\/a>\u202fand learn more about how you can be a part of history with NASCAR driver, Rajah Caruth. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"windows-mirrors-and-sliding-glass-doors\">Windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may sometimes find it challenging to relate to the names and events they study. In reality, the Civil Rights movement is a tapestry woven by ordinary individuals who took extraordinary steps in history-making ways\u2014such as breaking barriers at a hostile school, sitting at lunch counters, and boycotting buses. Much like the ripples created by a pebble tossed into a calm pond, the effects of their actions resonate profoundly and endure in significant ways. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you provide your students \u201c<a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.weareteachers.com\/mirrors-and-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors\">windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors<\/a>\u201d into the lives of historical or contemporary figures, their perspectives shift and learning gets really interesting through conversations, questions, and curiosity. Explore social justice and inclusivity through age and grade-appropriate conversations so that Black history and civil rights continue beyond Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\u2019s Birthday and Black History Month. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-time-is-always-right\">The time is always right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis quote keeps coming to mind, appropriately enough, from Dr. King,\u201d says Dr. Rachell, Director of Instructional Technology and Co-Creator of Minecraft\u2019s <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/en-us\/lessons\/lessons-in-good-trouble\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\" Click to go to Lessons in Good Trouble\">Lessons in Good Trouble<\/a>. \u201c\u2018The time is always right to do what is right.\u2019 Whether you&#8217;re looking for something in your community or simply talking about these issues outside of this month or two, the time is always right to do what is right. There&#8217;s always a time and a place to learn about these issues and to have those age-appropriate conversations with your students. After all, we can&#8217;t move forward until we recognize and understand where we&#8217;ve been.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you infuse inclusivity into your curriculum, it communicates to students that Black history is a fundamental aspect of American history. This approach connects with and acknowledges the humanity of your students, establishing a space that welcomes their questions, voices, and contributions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft invites everyone to commemorate and celebrate Black history not only during Black History Month but also throughout 2024. Explore classroom resources, engage in activities, and participate in discussions highlighting the numerous contributions, figures, and events that shape Black history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the months of January and February, educators nationwide come together to commemorate and pay tribute to the narratives of Black and African American individuals, honoring the significance of their experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":434,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ms_queue_id":[],"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"_classifai_error":"","_classifai_text_to_speech_error":"","_alt_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"audience":[150],"content-type":[154],"product":[160],"topic":[],"coauthors":[231],"class_list":["post-2246","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","audience-educators","content-type-events","product-minecraft-education"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The time is always right: Resources for celebrating Black History Month in 2024 | Microsoft Education Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Celebrate Black History Month with impactful learning tools. 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