How can women's stories centered in the classroom? In what ways can portraiture spark civic change? This collection features portraits, strategies, and lessons for teaching about the history of women in the United States to support the 2022 Smithsonian National Education Summit session, "Exploring Women's History Through Portraiture: From Liliuokalani to Shirley Chisholm." With a focus on drawing connections to the present, this collection seeks to empower educators and students by introducing them to new ideas for integrating art, and civics that center on stories of women. 

Workshop facilitated by Ashleigh Coren (Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative and National Portrait Gallery), Briana Zavadil White (National Portrait Gallery), and Amy Trenkle (Ida B Wells MS). 

Learning Objectives

Educators will:

• Identify elements of portrayal in order to read portraiture ​
• Learn about hidden histories of women​
• Examine the importance of sharing different historical perspectives​
• Collaboratively brainstorm how to integrate resources into the classroom.

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