Sari Beth Rosenberg
Sari Beth Rosenberg is a veteran history teacher, writer, and creator of Yo, Miss!, a newsletter where history, pop culture, and democracy intersect. A proud Columbia University graduate, she has taught at the same New York City public high school for over 20 years. Sari co-founded Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence, co-created AI Educator Brain, hosted the PBS NewHour Classroom Educator Voice Series and was an official content creator at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Her work has been featured in Time, The New York Times, and PBS NewsHour, among other publications. An award-winning educator, Sari is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented stories and defending democracy.
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Teaching in Unprecedented Times: Uplifting Every Student for a Better Tomorrow
In times of uncertainty and change, education becomes a lifeline for young people. Teaching during unprecedented times with the backdrop of mounting attacks on educators requires resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to uplifting all students, no matter their background. In this discussion, Sari Beth Rosenberg will share anecdotes from her over twenty years of experience in the classroom teaching United States History and running the Feminist Club at her school for the past ten years.
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Teachers Advocating for Teachers: Countering Anti-Teaching Narratives from a Safe Space
In an era where anti-teaching narratives threaten the foundation of public education, it has never been more important for educators to advocate for their profession and each other. Public schools are meant to foster an equitable and safe learning environment while preparing informed citizens, but education bans and harmful rhetoric are eroding this mission. This lecture will explore, through Sari Beth Rosenberg’s experiences hosting the PBS Newshour Classroom Educator Voice Series for three years, how teachers can reclaim the narrative, counter misinformation, and create safe spaces for professional solidarity—ensuring that the voices of passionate educators remain at the heart of our education system.
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Stay Delusional, Just Show Up, and Other Life Lessons That Actually Work
What if the only thing standing between you and your next big move is fear of the word “no”? Or the courage to just show up? In this inspiring and practical talk based on Sari Beth Rosenberg’s two decades as a teacher, we’ll explore lessons that remind us to embrace rejection, celebrate wins (big or small), follow our own unique timeline, and amplify the power of our voices. From learning as a revolutionary act to finding joy in the chaos, this session is a guide to navigating life with resilience, self-belief, and a little bit of delusional optimism. These are the reminders we all need to keep moving forward—and to uplift ourselves and others along the way.
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History Teacher, Writer, and Content Creator
Sari Beth Rosenberg is a veteran history teacher, writer, and creator of Yo, Miss!, a newsletter where history, pop culture, and democracy intersect. A proud graduate of Columbia College, Columbia University and Teachers College, Columbia University, she has been teaching at a New York City public high school for over two decades, bringing her passion for education and civic engagement into the classroom.
Sari is the co-founder of Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence, the co-creator of AI Educator Brain, and a content creator who served as an official content creator at the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC). Her expertise in education and history has been featured in major media outlets, including Time Magazine, The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, Newsweek Magazine, Chalkbeat, PBS NewsHour, and the NBC Today Show. She also previously co-hosted the PBS NewsHour Classroom Educator Voice Series for over three years.
Recognized as an award-winning educator—she received the Paul Gagnon Prize from the National Council for History Education in 2019—Sari is committed to amplifying underrepresented stories, defending democracy, and making history relevant for today’s world. Based in New York City, she is shaping the next generation of informed citizens while connecting with a global audience through her writing and advocacy on social media.
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In My Classroom: Sari Beth Rosenberg“Shut up and teach” just isn’t going to work for Sari Beth Rosenberg.
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In America, ‘No one should feel sidelined’The chat flew and so did the hour as 165 AFT members joined high school history teacher Sari Beth Rosenberg in hashing out what they’ve learned after more than a…
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Gen X Teacher Educating Gen Z Class on ‘Important History’ Song Goes ViralWhen you think about the topics you covered in history class (however long ago that may have been), what springs to mind?
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This Educator Shared The Reality Of What Teachers Are Going Through Right Now, And She’s Not Surprised There’s A National Teacher ShortageAs back-to-school season commences, the national teacher shortage crisis looms, and it seems like it's only going to get worse.
