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New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission Expands Inclusive Curriculum with Italian Women Lesson Series for Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History month the New Jersey Italian Heritage Commission (NJIHC) is proud to present the Italian Women Lesson Series, highlighting the extraordinary lives and accomplishments of influential Italian women such as Mother Cabrini, Samantha Cristoforetti, Giorgia Meloni, Maria Montessori, and Saint Josephine Bakhita. These lessons showcase the diverse contributions of women in faith, science, education, leadership, and humanitarian service—offering students inspiring examples of perseverance, innovation, and cultural pride.
The mission of the NJIHC is to build and strengthen the cultural identity of Italians and Italian Americans through public educational programs that preserve and promote an accurate, bias-free, and non-stereotyped understanding of the historical and current contributions of people of Italian heritage.
As part of this mission, the Commission has developed a comprehensive K–12 curriculum using a Curriculum Infusion Model, integrating Italian and Italian American material into existing subjects. These consecutive lesson plans were created in consultation with the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE), meeting all DOE Core Curriculum Content Standards. Each plan is inclusive, thoroughly tested, and designed to be meaningful and relevant to all students.
The Italian Women Lesson Series is part of this broader initiative—ensuring students gain awareness of the lasting influence and achievements of Italian women in shaping history and society.
To access the free lessons -> https://bit.ly/ItalianWomen