Center for the Liberal Arts

Content-Rich Professional Development for

K-12 Teachers

So ENERGIZING! Loved the panel and presenters! Loved the format. Very open, informative, and stimulating – presenters proved an amazing collection of knowledge and resources. Very motivating! Loved being able to discuss, network, share and brainstorm.

Andrea Nachman

Patrick Henry High School, Ashland, VA,

Teaching the History of Race in the US

Thanks, again, for the opportunity to spend part of my Saturday contemplating great literature and hearing the perspective of eminent scholars.

Ruth Loop

Meadowbrook High School, Richmond, VA.

Homer’s Odyssey in a Global Context

I loved the variety of speakers who were all well intertwined. Stimulating material, talks and ideas.

Jacquelyn Wilkins

EC Glass High School, Lynchburg, VA

Homer’s Odyssey in a Global Context

Each Presenter set the atmosphere for the next Presenter. Well versed but approachable as if we were in a university class.

Dwayne Scott

Fairfax County Public Schools, VA

What does Religion have to do with Democracy?

The insights offered by the presenters were thought-provoking. I am leaving with several new lenses through which to view my own continued growth as an educator and life-long learner. The media-based presentations were especially interesting.

James Marshall

Henrico High School, Richmond, VA

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching Spanish

The professors were SUPERB. It is so wonderful, as a teacher, to observe master teachers in action. The professors were able to answer all of our questions and provided so many student-centered activities.

Susan Barnes

Courtland High School, Spotsylvania, VA

"The Solar System"

Upcoming Programs

Mar
13

A Practical Workshop in Teaching Anti-Racist History: Resources, Risks, and Rewards

Apr
24

Concepts of the Global in the Literatures of the Spanish-speaking World

University of Virginia

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Latest News and Announcements

Thank you for joining our Fall Programs on Zoom!

Despite months of virtual schooling and Zoom fatigue, so many of you attended our Fall programs “What does Religion have to do with Democracy?” and “Homer’s Odyssey in a Global Context.”

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UVA PROFESSORS AND LOCAL TEACHERS TAKE ON ‘TEACHING HARD LITERATURE’ PROJECT

The project, which is partly funded through a grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, will create a national resource to help K-12 teachers present literature associated with under-represented groups, based on surveys collected from teachers nationwide last winter.

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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2021 Accepting Submissions

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in grades 7–12.

Please encourage your students to submit their work!

Announcement

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Past Videos

Video - Teaching the History of American Migrations

Teaching the History of American Migrations

Watch CLA Project Director Jennifer Williamson, Assistant Principal at Western Albemarle High School, discuss teaching the history of American migrations at our November 11, 2017 session at the Miller Center for Public Affairs.

Dr. Julian Bond on "Making Civil Rights Matter"

Julian Bond on "Making Civil Rights Matter"

The Center for the Liberal Arts remembers with gratitude and admiration the extraordinary life and work of Julian Bond. Bond did us the great honor of recording “Making Civil Rights Matter” for one of our workshops on teaching about the American movement for civil rights, remarks as important now as ever.