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The Bill of Rights

Teaching American History

DECEMBER 10, 2024

He was concerned that Congress might abuse the supremacy and the necessary and proper clauses of the Constitution (Articles 6 and 1, section 8, respectively). One set, if adopted, would have re-established the principles of the Articles of Confederation. The post The Bill of Rights appeared first on Teaching American History.

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Applications open March 10th for Fall Multi Day Seminars!

Teaching American History

MARCH 4, 2025

We are hosting seminars on a variety of topics in American history and politics. Some of our topics include: The American Revolution at Old Fort Niagara in Niagara Falls, NY. Native American Leadership, Identity, and Resistance at Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center in Mashantucket, CT. Click here.

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Teaching American History

APRIL 2, 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. appeared first on Teaching American History. Free professional development. What more could you ask for?

Historic Sites

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APSA Oral History Project: Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series

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.

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The Bill of Rights

Teaching American History

DECEMBER 10, 2024

He was concerned that Congress might abuse the supremacy and the necessary and proper clauses of the Constitution (Articles 6 and 1, section 8, respectively). One set, if adopted, would have re-established the principles of the Articles of Confederation. The post The Bill of Rights appeared first on Teaching American History.

Government

Government Museum Tradition American History

If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Like many teachers, I would tap into the the Library of Congress, which would give me tips for teaching with primary sources , including quarterly journal articles on topics such as integrating historical and geographic thinking. National Archives, and maybe dig through the 5.3 million book images from the Internet Archive. .

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Teaching American History

AUGUST 27, 2024

We are hosting seminars on a variety of topics in American history and politics. Some of our topics include: Security, Self Determination, and Empire: The Grand Alliance, 1941-1945 at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA. Bush Presidential Library & Museum in College Station, TX. Augustine, FL. Click here.

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The History of Black Music — A Love Supreme

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.

History

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How do we teach Black history in polarized times? Here’s what it looks like in three cities

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

In Norfolk, Virginia, the juniors and seniors enrolled in an African American history class taught by Ed Allison were working on their capstone projects, using nearby Fort Monroe, the site where the first enslaved Africans landed in 1619, as a jumping off point to explore their family history.

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In Memoriam: Renowned Political Scientist and former APSA President, Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr., Passes Away

Political Science Now

MARCH 14, 2025

Through the media and a series of user-friendly products, services and events, The HistoryMakers enlightens, entertains and educates the public, helping to refashion a more inclusive record of American history. Read more Related Articles: The HistoryMakers: Biography: Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr. UIS professor Matthew Holden, Jr.

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Do You Want to Write for SAPIENS?

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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OPINION: America’s common narrative exists — and it must include Muslims and refugees

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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I remember the Riots, and much more from the 1960s

Life and Landscapes

AUGUST 1, 2024

But sometimes it is only found in history books or articles like this. The National Civil Rights Museum, housed in the Lorraine Motel where he was killed, is worthy of your visit. Reality counts, truth will out. What were we fighting for? These were the 1960s. I didn’t know what it meant.

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The Bill of Rights

Applications open March 10th for Fall Multi Day Seminars!

Prepare for Fall Multi Day seminars!

APSA Oral History Project: Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series

The Bill of Rights

If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Applications Open Soon for Spring Multi Day Seminars

The History of Black Music — A Love Supreme

How do we teach Black history in polarized times? Here’s what it looks like in three cities

In Memoriam: Renowned Political Scientist and former APSA President, Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr., Passes Away

Do You Want to Write for SAPIENS?

OPINION: America’s common narrative exists — and it must include Muslims and refugees

I remember the Riots, and much more from the 1960s

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