The document summarizes a project between Yale University archivists and local high school students to introduce students to the archival profession. Over the course of 8 weeks, archivists from Yale worked with 650 high school students, most of whom were students of color or had English as a second language. The project included lessons, a tour of archival facilities, and a final project. While aspects like collaboration and achieving educational goals worked well, longer timelines and ensuring teacher support were challenges. Feedback from teachers suggested focusing lessons into one intensive week to better engage students.

1. Family and Community Archives Project Introducing High School Students to the Archival Profession Society of American Archivists 2008

27. Tour

29. Audiovisual Lesson Lesson 5: Who Uses Archives?

30. Exhibit