OVERVIEW

Using an Afrocentric approach, Sankofa Summer School is a series of classes and workshops designed to educate people about the lives and work of Africana people worldwide. The school runs during the summer months, and students are encouraged to set aside time for personal enlightenment and to build community with new people. 

We are seeking instructors for the 2026 session. This RFP offers guidance for those interested in participating in this project.

Project Goals

Sankofa Summer School provides an opportunity for students of various backgrounds to engage in learning activities they may not readily have access to in their local communities. Each class and workshop is uniquely designed to promote cultural consciousness, educate about African Diaspora culture and history, increase awareness of issues important and relevant to the lives of people of the African Diaspora, and encourage further exploration and inquiry.

Criteria for Instructors

1. Must be people of the African Diaspora

2. Classes/ workshops must center on people of the African Diaspora

3. Materials, sources, research, etc. must be from people of the African Diaspora

4. Should have experience conducting workshops, giving lectures, facilitating trainings, and/or teaching classes (in-person or online)

5. Instructors for youth-focused classes must have experience teaching in K-8 classrooms

Logistics

Sankofa Summer School 2026 will run from July 20, 2026, to August 7, 2026. Instructors will be responsible for presenting one session during that time. Each session should run between 45 and 60 minutes. Depending on the session's popularity, instructors may be asked to offer a second session at another time. Virtual classes are generally held at 7:00p.m. ET, but there is flexibility depending on instructor availability and student interest. 

Workshops and courses are generally designed for students ages 14+ (most participants are adult learners). This year, we are expanding our course offerings to include opportunities for younger students (ages 8-14), so we are keenly interested in instructors who can teach this demographic.

Instructors are offered a small honorarium for their courses. Details will be provided upon acceptance of proposals. For 2026, we are limiting the number of course offerings to 10, so please consider the competitive nature of our request.

Submission Requirements

Complete the Proposal Submission Form

Complete and submit this form(also available below). Submissions are due April 20, 2026, 11:59 pm ET. Preliminary decisions will be made, and selected instructors will be notified to schedule an interview. 

Instructor Interview & Final Selection

Interviews with the founder will be completed by May 20, 2026. Selected school instructors will be notified by June 15, 2026, and will have to respond with intent to participate by June 20, 2026.

Further Information

Inquiries should be directed to info@sankofasummerschool.com. Please note: we will reach out to instructors directly if we want to speak further with you about your submission.