How do you observe Black History Month? Thinking of your (or your child's/friend's/relative's) school, was it celebrated at an individual or school-wide level? In a time when so many are unsure of what to do, Capitol Hill Day School (CHDS) has figured out ways for all students and faculty to participate in month-long activities and celebrating, that's woven into the curricula. Meet Leslie Sinsay and Jamayca Williams of CHDS, a place where participating in BHM is not optional, where every teacher and class takes part, where they take BHM seriously, SO SERIOUSLY that planning for it starts in October! Leslie & Jamayca share some of what they do, how and why they do it, and tips to help other educators do the same. We’ll also hear what some experts and professors think of BHM, including educators Rebecca Horwitz-Willis and Anri Wheeler and parent Adelle Harris, plus a statement from NAIS VP of Equity and Justice, Caroline Blackwell. from a CHDS parent, and I’ll read a statement provided on this topic by the VP of Equity and Justice for the NAIS. Let this episode help you think ways to approach heritage months and other days to recognize.