A multimedia storytelling curriculum that helps students build identity, empathy, and leadership through powerful stories from the African diaspora.
Designed for school districts, educators, and community partners seeking culturally grounded social-emotional learning experiences.
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What is Sankofa Chronicles?
Sankofa Chronicles is an educational initiative that blends film, storytelling, and guided discussion to help students explore identity, resilience, and leadership. Rooted in the African philosophy of Sankofa—learning from the past to shape the future—the program brings social-emotional learning to life in culturally relevant ways. Funded through the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant, the initiative is supported by rigorous research and evaluation to measure its impact on student engagement, social-emotional development, and academic outcomes.
Who It’s For
- School districts and educators
- Community organizations and youth programs
- Cultural and education partners
Why It Matters
- Strengthens students’ emotional awareness and empathy
- Supports identity development and cultural connection
- Builds leadership and community responsibility through story-driven learning
How it Works
Part 1
Watch a Short Story
A narrative or brief case study discloses attitudes, lightly introduces concepts, and highlights behaviors.Part 2
Think and Discuss
Reflect on personal experiences and attitudes, learn more about formal definitions of concepts.
Part 3
Try It Out
Create learning exercises that are designed to increase skill building or increase a skilled behavior.Part 4
Apply to Real Scenarios
Create an accountability plan to continually enhance and reinforce personal skills.