“Education is a practice of freedom,” writes scholar bell hooks, “in the act of teaching and learning, we can reclaim our voices, our ability to think critically and our right to transform the world.” This quote, which reflects the work of the Reimagining New England Histories (RNEH) K–12 Curriculum Committee, appears on the main landing page of the committee’s new educational resources website. The site features lessons that highlight often-silenced and overlooked histories and experiences of Black and Indigenous communities. Launched this year, it offers an initial set of standards-aligned lessons and supplementary resources that are fully accessible and customizable. Kiku Langford McDonald, Sydney Smith and Elizabeth Sepulveda contributed to the development and finalization of the website, ensuring that educators and students can easily navigate and access its resources.

In November, Mack Scott and Sofia Zepeda presented a poster outlining the curriculum development process and its focus at the National Council for Social Studies conference in Boston. There, they engaged with educators and curriculum developers from across the country. Soon after, on January 29, 2025, the committee celebrated the official launch of the website, introducing the materials to the public and seeking feedback from educators as they adapt the resources to their classrooms. Curriculum Committee members continued supporting the launch by collaborating with Reina Thomas, who designed full-day professional learning opportunities for local educators as part of the Teach-Ins.

These events not only introduced participants to the materials but also deepened their understanding of the topics involved. We remain confident that the website, professional learning opportunities and upcoming publications of additional lessons and resources will continue to foster greater freedom and enrich teachers and learners who aim to use education to “transform the world.”