Full course description
The Unlearning the Hush Learning Series calls us to reflect on how history, advocacy, and storytelling continue to shape today’s classrooms and leadership spaces. The series delves into historical and systemic barriers, as well as focuses on the important role that our students have in creating culturally responsive spaces.
The Unlearning the Hush Learning Series is an asynchronous professional learning series consisting of four required modules and one optional extension. Each module blends history, oral storytelling, reflection, and practice, positioning you to connect past struggles with present possibilities and extending the learning from The Magnitude of Us Learning Series. If you have not yet taken The Magnitude of Us Learning Series, you are still eligible to enroll in Unlearning the Hush. We believe there is a benefit in grounding work with a text. Unlearning the Hush is the text that will anchor this learning series. You can order the book from the University of Illinois Press.
See website here or welcome letter for courses, as all information is listed: https://crillinois.education.illinois.edu/modules
All content is copyrighted and based on the work of Dr. Marlee S. Bunch. Artwork credit Kevin Hopkins.
Dear Participant,
Thank you for registering for this learning series. You will receive a follow-up email shortly with information on how to get started. Please be on the lookout for that message and be sure to check your spam folder, just in case.
That email will include a Canvas link granting you access to the course. Once inside Canvas, we recommend beginning with the welcome letter and FAQs linked in the first module. After reviewing those materials, you are welcome to begin the readings, tasks, and coursework.
The course is self-paced, allowing you to move through the materials in a way that works best for you. Please note that all coursework must be completed by May 15, 2026.
If you prefer one-to-one support or have questions along the way, please feel free to reach out to culturallyresponsive@education.illinois.edu
We’re glad you’re here and look forward to learning alongside you.