Teaching for
Peace and Justice

The Teaching for Peace and Justice – DC Teacher Study Tour is a professional and personal development opportunity for Muscatine Community School District Pre-K through 12 educators. The program will include a pre-travel book study of A More Just Future, by Dolly Chugh, and a trip to Washington, DC. The trip will include visits to several sites of interest.

What is included?

Transportation, meals, and hotel are covered by the Global Education program at the Stanley Center. Personal items, souvenirs, and alcoholic beverages are not included.

The tour will visit:

• The African American History and Culture Museum.
• The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
• The National Museum of the American Indian.
• Embassy culture centers.
• Educational workshop with DC Public School teachers.

This program is offered in partnership with Dr. Maia Sheppard with the University of Iowa College of Education.

Who should apply?

• Pre-K through 12-grade classroom teachers.
• Classroom for educators.
• Instructional coaches.
• SEBA leads.
• Administrators.
• School counselors.

What comes next?

Applications were closed at 5 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026. A total of 10 educators will be notified of their selection by Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Tentative travel dates: June 6-11, 2026.