Free professional development workshop for educators. In person at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site.

Advance registration required. Register here.

Are you interested in exploring the history and present-day impact of incarceration with your classroom? Do you want to equip yourself with the resources necessary to convene complex conversations about the justice system and its impact?

Engage with fellow educators at one (or all) of our four Teachbacks for 2025 — professional development opportunities made for teachers, led by teachers. Each Teachback features a presentation by a special guest speaker, an activity led by an Eastern State educator, and a classroom lesson discussion facilitated by educators who participated in Eastern State's Summer Teacher Institute.

Thursday, May 8, 2025 — 4:30-6:00 pm ET

Guest Speaker & Topic: To be announced.

Featured Educator: To be announced.

Click here to register.

Open to all educators. All participants will receive copies of teaching materials. Pennsylvania-based teachers will also receive Act 48 credit.

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Headshots and bios coming soon.