ATP Students Travel to African American History Museum to Explore History and Culture

On Friday, February 9, students in the Berkley Adult Transition Program (ATP) visited the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.

The trip was funded through a Berkley Education Foundation Innovation-Grant. The mission of the trip was to open the students’ minds and change lives through the exploration and celebration of African American history and culture. While touring the exhibits, students immersed themselves into African American and Black culture. 

The goal of the field trip, according to teacher Jennifer Plater, was for students to be able to share noticings and findings from the museum. Students also completed projects related to their trip, including picking one person to research that they discovered at the museum and how that person had a lasting impact on our society. In the innovation-grant application, the trip outcome included, “Students being able to understand the adversity and achievement of African American members of society. It will inspire them and others toward a greater understanding, acceptance, and unity.” 

The Berkley Education Foundation funds staff innovation-grants twice a year to enrich students' experiences, to enhance their learning and to open opportunities for Berkley Schools staff outside of the traditional school budget. To learn more about the BEF, visit their website. To support the BEF and the grants program, visit the BEF’s donation site.