Upcoming Workshops, “Portraits and Dreams,” Teach Principles of Storied CDS Program

Two upcoming continuing education workshops teach instructors the principles of Literacy Through Photography (LTP), the famous CDS program created by photographer and teacher Wendy Ewald to encourage students to explore their world through photography. The workshop will be offered in May and again in August. Through presentations, discussions, and hands-on activities, participants in Portraits and Dreams will [...]
New Book: “Literacy and Justice Through Photography: A Classroom Guide”

In 1990, photographer Wendy Ewald, with encouragement from Durham, North Carolina, school administrators and support from the Center for Documentary Studies, started the Literacy Through Photography (LTP) program, working in the Durham Public Schools to make photographs the basis for a variety of learning experiences across the curriculum. Since then, LTP has worked with numerous [...]
Literacy Through Photography Course “Portraits and Dreams” Open for Registration

Discover the program created by photographer and teacher Wendy Ewald that encourages students to explore their world through photography. This workshop instructs teachers how to use photography and writing as a tool for increasing students’ critical thinking, self-expression, and personal involvement in school. By linking picture making, writing, and critical thinking, this workshop will help [...]
Literacy Through Photography – Arusha, Tanzania Exhibition

Literacy Through Photography – Arusha, Tanzania June 28, 2010 – January 8, 2011 Kreps and Lyndhurst Galleries Opening Reception: Thursday, October 21st, 6-9 p.m. Talk by Katie Hyde: 7 p.m. Panel Discussion: Thursday, November 4th, 7 p.m. The Literacy Through Photography program at CDS will present an exhibition of photographs documenting its long-term involvement with [...]


