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Introducing our Spring 2025 Webinar Series, Books that Changed the National Conversation

Teaching American History

For the past year, Teaching American Historys webinars have been about the presidential election. We spent this fall diving into the rhetorical traditions of American politics. So lets take a step back and look back at an entirely different aspect of US history. Last spring, we broke down the presidential election cycle.

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How the Electoral College Works—And Why It Exists

Teaching American History

The post How the Electoral College Works—And Why It Exists appeared first on Teaching American History. Disputes over who won an election may occur in the states or at the Joint Session of Congress when the electoral vote count takes place.

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Applications open March 10th for Fall Multi Day Seminars!

Teaching American History

Applications open soon for our Fall 2025 Multi Day Seminars! We are hosting seminars on a variety of topics in American history and politics. The application will be open March 10-31, 2025. Some of our topics include: The American Revolution at Old Fort Niagara in Niagara Falls, NY. Historic locations. Click here.

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Classroom Behavior Management Ideas to Try

Studies Weekly

Classroom Behavior Management Ideas to Try Mar 28, 2025 By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER Teaching children to manage their emotions is essential in the 21st century. A unique and effective way teachers can do this is by giving opportunities for regulating emotions through proprioceptive input activities.

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Implementing Brown v. Board of Education: One Southern Town’s Story

Teaching American History

Ellen Tucker, long time blog contributor for Teaching American History [1] But not as proactive as some. Watch for Part 2 coming in March 2025! Board of Education: One Southern Town’s Story appeared first on Teaching American History. 4 [October 1988], 387 444.)) The post Implementing Brown v.

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4 Arab American Scientists to Know

Studies Weekly

4 Arab American Scientists to Know Apr 07, 2025 By Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the impactful contributions and achievements of Arab Americans in history.

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Black Teachers: A Pedagogy of Organized Resistance

Zinn Education Project

Jarvis Givens is a professor of education and faculty affiliate in the department of African & African American studies at Harvard University. As an interdisciplinary scholar, he specializes in 19th and 20th century African American history, history of education, and theories of race and power in education.