Name
The Courage to Connect: Turning Empathy into Action (In-Person)
Date
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
Description
How can storytelling move educators from empathy to meaningful civic action? In this hands-on workshop from the Courage Museum, participants engage with a short film from the Empathy Mirrors exhibit and use design and improvement tools to explore the potential root causes and systems shaping the story. Participants leave with practical strategies for helping students analyze complex social challenges, strengthen empathy, and translate insight into action in classrooms, libraries, and museums.
Where To Meet:
Meet between 9:45 am - 10:00 am in the West Lobby of the Capital Gallery Building. Session programming takes place from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Speakers
Session Type
2-hour in-person experience (Thurs., July 16 only)
Session Track
Cultivating the Power of Dialogue
Grades
9-12
Subject Areas
English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Visual Arts
Audience
Middle and High School Teachers, Media Specialists and Librarians, Museum Educators and Staff
Location Name
Capital Gallery Building