Thrive in Grade Five

MARCH 9, 2019

Early American Government Journal Prompts The Articles of Confederation failed because the central government was too weak. How do you think American history would have changed if President Washington refused to give up the power of the presidency? How have these advancements changed American history?

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Teaching American History

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In one instance, the Bateses were charged with contempt of court for an article they published. The post Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine appeared first on Teaching American History. Bates to Little Rock, where they put their life savings into starting a newspaper, the Arkansas State Press. New York: Alfred Knopf, 1976.

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Teaching American History

JUNE 25, 2024

Compacts between states were authorized by Article I, Section 10, clause 3 of the Constitution, which also specified that such compacts had to be approved by Congress. Marc Reisner, Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water , Penguin: Revised Edition, 1993.

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Teaching American History

AUGUST 6, 2024

Staff and faculty members at Teaching American History have heard from our teacher partners that they want nonpartisan election resources that elevate classroom discourse beyond political bickering and horse race coverage. 2024 marks the 60 th time that Americans have gone to the polls to elect a new president.

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Teaching American History

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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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Heinemann Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We created the resource Short Nonfiction for American History: The American Revolution and Constitution because historical events are full of controversies, mysteries, and dramas that engage and excite students of all ages.

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Teaching American History

JANUARY 16, 2024

Article Two states, “The executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.” This is further suggested by the fact that Article One gives Congress only the legislative powers “herein granted,” that is, those specifically listed in the Constitution, presumably in Article One, Section 8.

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Teaching American History

JULY 30, 2024

Little wonder that Dunn’s course in this year’s summer residential Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG ) program, “From Courthouse to Schoolhouse,” drew teachers from urban and rural areas across the country. West, “The Supreme Court as School Board Revisited.”

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Teaching American History

JUNE 11, 2024

“Border policies are a hot topic in the election year coming up,” Robin Deck Davis notes, so she will be reading Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America by Juan Gonzales. Spanning five centuries of Latino experience in the US, the book will enrich her knowledge of American history as a whole. Happy reading to all!

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Teaching American History

AUGUST 27, 2024

We are hosting seminars on a variety of topics in American history and politics. Teaching American History hosts Multi-Day seminars at no cost to American history and government teachers. The post Applications Open Soon for Spring Multi Day Seminars appeared first on Teaching American History.

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Historic Sites Museum American History Professional Development 52

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

The UC Davis California History Social Science Project frames current events within their historical context , connecting students’ present to the past. We could search for pins on Native American history , Middle East cultures , Japanese history , government , geography , sociology , psychology , economics , and numerous other topics.

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Teaching American History

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Teaching American History is excited to announce the release of our latest core document volume, the second edition of Free Speech. The post Free Speech: Core Court Cases, Second Edition appeared first on Teaching American History. Interested in bulk purchasing?

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Teaching American History

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Two graduates of the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program submitted essays on how they teach these skills to the Bill of Rights Institute’s 2023 National Civics Teacher of the Year Award , placing among the top ten finalists. Still, they trusted themselves, and they trusted posterity, to make democracy work.

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Civics Civic Engagement American History Government 52

Teaching American History

JUNE 18, 2024

And that means the pinnacle of TAH’s professional development for teachers has arrived as well: our Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program at Ashland University in Ashland, OH. The four questions cover a variety of topics, eras, or themes in American history and government.

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American History Primary Sources Government History 52

ED Surge

OCTOBER 3, 2023

They might have been in AP African American history. Some people think that this book shouldn't be taught and here's a couple articles about why. And then here's a couple articles about what this book is and some reviews and let's read them, let's talk about them, and then let's have a discussion and then vote.’

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Teaching American History

JULY 16, 2024

The post This is a Test Blog appeared first on Teaching American History.

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Teaching American History

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Little’s study in the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program prompted him to think carefully about how the Constitution’s structure reflects the founders’ understanding of typical human behavior, or what they called “human nature.” We thought self-government would work, but here we are.’

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Zinn Education Project

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A widely-published writer, he’s the author, co-author, or editor of four music history books and many essays and articles. Ramsey, Jr. is a music historian, pianist, composer, and Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Pennsylvania. Who Hears Here? On Black Music, Pasts and Present (2022) is his latest book.

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History Museum American History Leadership 52

Teaching American History

JULY 9, 2024

Sean Brennan Brennan, a frequent participant in Teaching American History seminars , has long promoted civic education and civil cooperation at the local and state level. The post Sean Brennan Leads Bipartisan Reading of the Declaration appeared first on Teaching American History.

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Teaching American History

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

One-Day seminars are the easiest way to engage with Teaching American History in person. Courtney Reiner holds a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Social Studies degree from Kent State University and a Master’s of American History and Government degree from Ashland University.

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Primary Sources American History Social Studies History 52

ACRE

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In the classroom, educators can explore a variety of Constitutional resources with learners by reading primary sources, reviewing changes to the Constitution throughout American History, and analyzing historical arguments relating to the founding of the United States and the Constitution today. Government: PP.2.USG.2 Constitution SC.3.USG.5

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C3 Teachers

APRIL 10, 2022

I recently zoomed with Nick S tamoulacatos, Supervisor of Social Studies at Syracuse City School District and one of the writers on the article “Countering the Past of Least Resistance” in that latest Social Education. We talked about Syracuse City Schools inquiry initiative and the inquiry loop featured in the article.

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History Social Studies Sociology Professional Development 52

Teaching American History

DECEMBER 18, 2023

For the past year, staff and faculty members at Teaching American History have heard from our teacher partners that they want election materials! We know you want to help your students better understand today’s political environment by providing them with sources that illustrate the history of contentious elections.

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American History Professional Development History Teaching 40

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2017

American civil religion has united rich and poor, native and invader, ruler and rebel. Fifty years ago, Robert Bellah pointed this out in an article, “ Civil Religion in America.” But since then, American civil religion has developed expressions that have nothing to do with God. The Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Museum World Religions American History History 51

Teaching American History

JANUARY 5, 2024

George Hawkins , a 2019 graduate of TAH’s Master of Arts with a Specialization in Teaching American History and Government (MASTAHG) program , was named South Dakota Teacher of the Year in October. The post South Dakota Teacher of the Year Sees Teaching as a Team Effort appeared first on Teaching American History.

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Political Science Now

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Ollie Johnson, Wayne State University Dr. Ollie Johnson is Professor and former department chair in the department of African American studies at Wayne State University. Henderson is also an original co-sponsor of the Liberation Film Series at the Charles H.

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Civics U

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Immigration and immigration reform have been issues in past American history, and are still issues in American government and politics. This article will not enter that debate, but will review key elements in immigration history and law. This history can be found at [link]. Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.)

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Teaching American History

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Rusty Eder is a Teacher Partner with Teaching American History and the History Chair, Academy Historian and Dean of Faculty at West Nottingham Academy. The post The Tehran Conference and the Origins of the Cold War appeared first on Teaching American History.

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Teaching American History

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

He told her about the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) at Ashland University. If her students realize that they are each “a part of the American story, and that they have a responsibility to make sure that this story continues,” she’ll count her work a success.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 13, 2020

The recent student protests caught the attention of Robin Kelley, a professor of American history and African-American studies at UCLA. When he first published his article, Kelley received a fair amount of pushback. Two forms of protest. What we want is to transform society.

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Political Science Now

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Dr. Ricks’s publications included articles, book chapters, and book reviews featured in The Journal of Race & Policy , Rhetoric & Public Affairs, Journal of American History, National Political Science Review, PS: Political Science and Politics, American Review of Politics, and many other outlets.

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Political Science Social Justice Leadership American History 36

Sapiens

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Whereas I worked for many decades now with Native American communities in the U.S. So, if I was going to make, develop an op-ed around Native American history and culture I’ve written books, received grants and so on, I’m well prepared to make that argument. No actual expertise in that area. south west.

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Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 8, 2024

At the beginning of our unit on the WWII, I talked to the students about how the war, like many events in American history, impacted people in different ways and our goal was to see the war with new eyes through specific groups of people who lived it. I really enjoyed the book and wanted to share it with my students.

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Life and Landscapes

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In addition to the “Surrounding ” series, Van Stockum has also written several scientific articles, post-apocalyptic novels, psychological thrillers, and even romance. Van Stockum often sells his books at festivals in the counties he explores, such as the Mushroom Festival in Estill County and the Wooly Worm Festival in Beattyville.

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History Anthropology Cultures Psychology 52

Teaching American History

APRIL 16, 2024

Schmeichel finds the well-curated primary documents he needs for his teaching in Teaching American History’s Core Document volumes , which excerpt key documents of American history, preface them with a scholar’s summary of their historical context, and suggest questions for discussion.

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Annenburg Classroom

JUNE 5, 2017

Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. The Meaning For much of American history, certain groups of people, including African Americans and women, did not have the right to vote.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Sharahn Santana , African American history and English teacher at Parkway Northwest High School. Sometimes I read different articles from random websites that pop up on Instagram, you know how it is. It feels like we are living in this weird dystopia. Sharahn Santana, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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