E18

Don’t Wait Until February: Teaching Black History All Year Long

From The Research to Practice Gap · Hosted by Helen Flores

2026-10-20·1791

Episode summary

In this episode of The Research to Practice Gap: In Episode 17, Dr. Helen Flores sits down with Dr. Dawnavyn James, Black history educator, researcher, and author of Beyond February, to explore how teachers can meaningfully integrate Black history throughout the school year.

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In Episode 17, Dr. Helen Flores sits down with Dr. Dawnavyn James, Black history educator, researcher, and author of Beyond February, to explore how teachers can meaningfully integrate Black history throughout the school year. Dr. James shares practical ways to use picture books, existing standards, and everyday classroom routines to move Black history beyond February—while helping even our youngest learners engage with history, advocacy, and the power of their own voices. More from Dr. James…