Saving Places: LA Women's LandmarksA Curriculum Writing & Leadership Cohort

Saving Places: LA Women's Landmarks is a collaboration between the UCLA History–Geography Project, the Los Angeles Conservancy, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation that explores and elevates the stories of the women who shaped Los Angeles. From August 2026 to May 2027, participants will engage with scholars, archivists, and other educators as they do a deep dive into local women's history. The objective of this collaboration is to translate the archives into classroom-ready lesson plans for K-12 History and Ethnic Studies teachers. However, this cohort isn't just about writing lessons; it’s about redefining how we teach local history. We will use LA’s physical landmarks, from the Crenshaw Women’s Center to the Chicana Service Action Center, as portals to explore intersectional narratives of labor, suffrage, and social justice.

Why Join This Cohort?

• Access Exclusive Archives: Work with "place-based" primary sources, including oral histories, architectural reports, and maps not yet available to the public.
• Professional Leadership: Receive individualized coaching from UCLA HGP to develop inquiry-driven lessons aligned with California’s History-Social Science and Ethnic Studies frameworks.
• Publish Your Work: Your completed curriculum will be published for a statewide network of 11,000+ educators and featured at a public community launch event.
• Earn a Stipend: Teacher Leaders receive a $1,000 stipend upon completion of all program requirements.

Core Focus Areas

• Place-Based Pedagogy: Learn pedagogy that turns local landmarks into classroom sites of inquiry, so students see their city as a primary source
• Center Women’s History: Learn the stories of women often missing from history textbooks and traditional historic designations.
• Civic Engagement: Introduction to heritage preservation as a civic practice appropriate for K–12 students.

Program Timeline

• Workshop 1: August 2026 (Foundational Frameworks) Exact date to be announced
• Lesson Writing & Coaching: September 2026 – April 2027
• Workshop 2: May 2027 (Culminating Launch & Reflection) Exact date to be announced

Apply by August 7, 2026.

For questions, contact the UCLA History-Geography Project at hgproject@gseis.ucla.edu