The Pauli Murray Social Justice Teaching Fellowship
Through a focus on the long history of activism in Durham, NC, the Fellows will be empowered to teach community resilience and local histories as important parts of state and national history. The PMC, in alignment with its vision of “realizing a world in which wholeness is a human right,” grounds this work in a desire to foster cross-cultural understanding, and to offer resources that empower students to observe the legacies, contemporary impacts, and future possibilities of movements for social justice. This work will ultimately be rooted in the spirit of the work of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray.
What?
Seven-month program: The Pauli Murray Social Justice Teaching Fellows in collaboration with Carolina K-12. This cohort will participate in rigorous study, engage in enrichment activities, apply new tools to classroom teaching, and develop resources for the educator community over the course of several months.
Where?
This fellowship will take place in Durham, NC with headquarters at The Pauli Murray Center and activities in different locations in the greater triangle.
Why?
Through a focus on the long history of activism in Durham, NC, the Fellows will be empowered to teach community resilience and local histories as important parts of state and national history. The PMC, in alignment with its vision of “realizing a world in which wholeness is a human right,” grounds this work in a desire to foster cross-cultural understanding, and to offer resources that empower students to observe the legacies, contemporary impacts, and future possibilities of movements for social justice. This work will ultimately be rooted in the spirit of the work of Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray.
Who can apply?
Middle and high school educators, media specialists, and other education professionals working in Durham, Wake, and Orange counties.
Applications for the 2024 cohort have closed. Please follow us on social media for information about the next application cycle in 2025.
Fellowship Requirements?
Fellows will attend 1-2 monthly engagements to include:
Two-day In-person Institute
2 Social Justice Site Visits
2 Virtual Touchpoints
2 Pauli Murray Center Events
A Closing Dinner
Fellows will create:
learner-directed product, individually or in teams, which will be included in a resource toolkit that Fellows, PMC, and Carolina K-12 will share across their educator networks
Fellows will share:
The knowledge, resources, and materials gained in the program with colleagues and teachers in their school and throughout the district. This will ideally include presentations at their local in-service professional development days
Our Offering(s)?
Stipend for fellow participation in 2-day institute and creation of learner-directed product
Closing dinner and keynote address to celebrate their completion of the Pauli Murray Social Justice Teaching Fellowship
Collaborative cohort of educators who will provide support, inspiration, and serve as thought partners throughout the program (and beyond.)
PMC SWAG!
Fellowship 2024-2025 Timeline
November 1, 2024 - Application goes live
November 15 and 27, 2024 - Virtual Informational Sessions
December 1, 2024 - Application Due
Pauli Murray Social Justice Teaching Fellows selected
January 2025 - Virtual Touchpoint #1 held
February 2025 - Selected Fellows attend two-day institute held in Durham, NC
March 2025 - “Social Justice in Action” site visit #1
April 2025 - Virtual Touchpoint #2 held
May 2025 - “Social Justice in Action” site visit #2
July 2025 - Final submission of program deliverables
April 2025 - Closing dinner and keynote