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

Political Science Now

’s dedication to education, public service, and social justice. life was a testament to the power of ideas and the enduring impact of a life dedicated to truth and justice. Read more Related Articles: The HistoryMakers: Biography: Dr. Matthew Holden, Jr. Holden’s life and legacy will be held at St.

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If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Dangerously Irrelevant

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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In Memoriam: Dr. Boris E. Ricks, Associate Professor of Political Science at California State University, Passes Away

Political Science Now

Within this framework, he concentrated on key concepts such as power, conflict, social justice, equality, relative deprivation, and representation. Related articles and resources: Dr. Boris E. Ricks: A Champion of Black Los Angeles , Los Angeles Sentinel New Scholarship Carries on Legacy of Prof.

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Resources for Teacher and Instructional Coaches – March 2021

Edthena

Help your students see themselves when teaching American history. Here are some helpful tips on how to properly discuss race when teaching American history. . Anderson, a journalist. One thing I want to highlight is this best practice that’s emerging around use of cohorting,” Massati says.

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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

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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