THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2024 Page 7 Wreaths Across America Expands FREE TEACH Program to Include Black History Month Curriculum for Educators FREE Access to an expanded patriotic, educational curriculum and resources for service-based learning C OLUMBIA FALLS, ME — National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces free access for educators with lesson plans highlighting Black History Month (February) curriculum. The WAA TEACH program, spearheaded by retired educator and Gold Star Mother Cindy Tatum, aims to equip educators with a service-based curriculum to instill the values of freedom and honor in students nationwide. In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” In REVERETV | FROM Page 6 RTV GOV is replaying a few popular meetings from this week. Tune in to watch reruns of this week’s Committee of the Whole and Revere City Council Meetings from Monhonor of Black History Month, the Wreaths Across America TEACH Program has developed lesson plans that honor the contributions and lasting legacies of Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Sojourner Truth, Ruby Bridges, the Buff alo Soldiers, and many others. “Our lesson plans offer a comprehensive curriculum designed to engage students of all ages in stories of courage and character,” said Cindy Tatum, WAA Curriculum Developer. “As with all of our free lesson plans, we focus on character development and service projects, and the curriculum is tailored for kindergarten through high school, catering to diverse learning abilities.” Lesson plans are available day night. Keep in mind that meetings get scheduled to the channel in a rotation and replay at various times throughout the day. The replaying meetings are from within the past few weeks. Some other meetings now scheduled are for free download at www. wreathsacrossamerica.org/ teach and accessible on Teachers Pay Teachers. Educators and homeschoolers are encouraged to explore and incorporate the materials into their lesson plans for Black History Month and beyond. The TEACH program encompasses materials from philanthropic and patriotic organizations, including the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, The Congressional Medal of Honor Society, and The Library of Congress Veterans History Project. For more information about Wreaths Across America and how to participate in National Wreaths Across America Day the Zoning Board of Appeals, Revere Board of Health, Traffic Commission and License Commission. Meetings air live on RTV GOV and RevereTV’s YouTube page. RTV GOV is channel 9 for Comcast subscribers and 13/613 on RCN. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. To learn more about The “TEACH” program, please read the blog post: https://www. wreathsacrossamerica.org/ Home/News/1085 Other Wreaths Across America Black History Month stories to read: T he 6888 https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/16696/ News/733/?relatedId=0 Harry Bellefonte and the Black Quartermasters https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/19520/ News/912/?relatedId=0 Charles David and the Four Chaplains https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Home/News/1082 C elebrating Ro - ber to Clemete ’s 50th https://www.mlb.com/news/ roberto-clemente-wreathlaying-ceremony-50-years-after-death Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882
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