The Voices in History professional development program aims to improve student achievement in English Language Arts by training teachers to integrate technology into the social studies curriculum using project-based learning. Twenty New York City public schools and eight non-public schools will participate in workshops and online sessions focused on using tools like blogging, online environments, graphic novels, and digital movie making to develop lessons aligned with social studies and ELA standards. The goal is for 80% of targeted English language learners to achieve one year of growth on the NYS ELA exam over the three-year program.