The Hechinger Report

JUNE 7, 2022

history and civics curriculum to be more inclusive and equitable? As an Asian American, my lived experience and this research make me firmly believe that we must do a better job of teaching Asian American history and culture in the U.S. — We must do a better job of teaching Asian American history and culture in the U.S.

American History 117

American History History Teaching Primary Sources 117

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2024

Patty Topliffe, who teaches social studies at Woodstock High School in Vermont, said teaching vocabulary and other literacy skills to her students helps them understand primary source documents. This past academic year, all high school English and history teachers received training; this fall, it’s science and math teachers’ turn.

High School 145

High School Teaching Primary Sources K-12 145

NCHE

MAY 1, 2023

Since 2017, NCHE has offered professional learning colloquia that focus on “Technology’s Impact in American History (TIAH).” In October 2022, we realized that funds in our TPS grant would enable us to offer an additional colloquium in the spring of 2023.

Primary Sources 100

Primary Sources Library Archiving Museum 100

ASHP CML

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In July 2022, ASHP/CML hosted the first LGBTQ+ Histories of the United States summer institute for k-12 teachers. Three educators describe specific materials and topics that were presented during the 2022 Summer Institute, LGBTQ+ Histories of the United States, which they have incorporated into their own teaching.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources K-12 History Professional Development 52

Doing Social Studies

JANUARY 27, 2022

TJ Warsnak and Derek Schutte Exploring Strategies for Analyzing Primary Sources Erika Lowery Don’t forget to register! Using Online Geo Tools to Enhance Your Instruction and Make Your Kids Smarter Glenn Wiebe 3 Guys and a Textbook: A Lighthearted Look At Increasing Engagement (for mature audiences only!) Hope to see you there!

Social Studies 67

Social Studies Primary Sources Geography Economics 67

Teaching American History

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A Conversation with Sonja Czarnecki Sonja Czarnecki, 2022 MAHG Graduate “In order to understand history, you have to do history,” Sonja Czarnecki insists. After sending the essay to the Chronicles of Oklahoma in late 2022, she forgot about it. I felt like I’d won my own History Day contest!” Czarnecki says.

Social Studies 98

Social Studies Research Archiving American History 98

ED Surge

MAY 24, 2023

In the wake of the Atlanta Spa shootings and a surge in violence against Asian Americans throughout the pandemic, Illinois made history by becoming the first state to mandate that Asian American history be taught in public K-12 schools beginning in the 2022-23 school year. Let’s get them to recognize there is an absence.”

Inclusive Curriculum 104

Inclusive Curriculum American History Primary Sources Professional Development 104