Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

It's the year 2023, and teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. Between the students, administrators, parents, and the community, social studies teachers are feeling pressure from all directions. Another trend in social studies education is the emphasis on project-based learning.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Teaching Historic Sites Primary Sources 52

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

Jefferson County Public Schools revamped its social studies curriculum in 2019. The district adopted a Black Historical Consciousness framework created by LaGarrett King, founder and director of the Center for K–12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education at the University of Buffalo. On the Wednesday following the A.P.

History 98

History American History Teaching K-12 98

Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 15, 2024

You can plan a virtual event or gathering at a historic site, bookstore, famers’ market, or other public location. Coordinators Co-sponsors Below are the 2023 co-sponsors. It could be identified by a historic marker, statue, archive, burial ground, or museum. We are confirming continued co-sponsorship for 2024.

Teaching 52

Teaching Historic Sites Archiving Museum 52

Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 2, 2025

Find an event near you and show up Go to a historic site and take a photo with a Teach Truth sign that you make or download. Host an information table at a public site (such as a library, bookstore, or farmers market) or organize a gathering at a historic site. All you need to do is select a site and register.

Teaching 52

Teaching Historic Sites Museum Archiving 52