Hidden History: The Stories You May Have Missed

How did the women of the Manhattan Project shape one of the most significant scientific breakthroughs in history? Who was Bass Reeves, the fearless lawman whose real story rivals any legend? And what daring strategies did the Ghost Army of World War II use to turn the tide of battle? 

These moments reveal the courage, ingenuity, and creativity that quietly changed the course of history. 

Explore the incredible people and events that deserve to be remembered.

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WEEKLY BREAKDOWN:

Week of January 6: The Harlem Hellfighters of WWI
Week of January 13: Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Programmer
Week of January 20: The Code Talkers of WWII
Week of January 27: The Wright Brothers’ Sister: Katharine’s Untold Role

Week of February 3: Bessie Coleman: The First African American Female Pilot
Week of February 10: The Chinese Railroad Workers of the Transcontinental Railroad
Week of February 17: The Women of the Manhattan Project
Week of February 24: The Real Pocahontas: Separating Fact from Fiction

Week of March 3: The “Hidden Figures” of NASA
Week of March 10: Bass Reeves: The Real Lone Ranger
Week of March 17: OFF
Week of March 24: The First Women to Climb Everest

Week of April 7: The 54th Massachusetts Regiment of the Civil War
Week of April 14: The Ghost Army of WWII
Week of April 21: The Underground Railroad’s Secret Signals
Week of April 28: The Story of Mary Seacole: A Forgotten Nurse

Week of May 5: The Battle of Blair Mountain: America’s Largest Labor Uprising
Week of May 12: The Suffragists Who Went to Jail
Week of May 19: The Zoot Suit Riots: Youth Culture in the Spotlight
Week of May 26: The First All-Women Newspaper in America

Week of June 2: The Story of Ruby Bridges: The Girl Who Went to School Alone
Week of June 9: The Mendez v. Westminster Case: The Fight Before Brown v. Board
Week of June 16: The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921

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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.