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The Sand Creek Massacre

Teaching American History

White settlers were either unwilling or unable to recognize that a renegade band of Cheyenne and Arapaho had committed the atrocities— not the warriors under the leadership of Black Kettle and Left Hand. Ray is a former Teacher Program Manager for TAH and a frequent contributor to our blog.

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Appreciation for Change

A Principal's Reflections

I often talk about change whether it be through this blog or during presentations to various education groups. This is why I was so pleased to learn about what two of my dynamic history teachers were doing in their classes. Change Leadership Students Stakeholders' Image credit: [link] For a recent assignment, students in Ms.

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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. In 1914 he assumed leadership of the school in Belmont that would eventually take his name. Board of Education: One Southern Town’s Story appeared first on Teaching American History.

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Implementing Brown v. Board of Education: One Southern Town’s Story; Part 2

Teaching American History

Our fathers, along with other leaders in our church, had attended a meeting in neighboring Mecklenburg County at which the Reverend Martin Luther King and other members of the Southern Christian Leadership Council spoke. Ellen Tucker, a longtime blog contributor for Teaching American History.

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Teaching Nixon

Passion for Social Studies

For example, teaching Nixon is a crucial aspect of American history due to his leadership, insights, and evolution of politics. Critical Thinking about Leadership and Accountability Nixons time in office allows students to think critically about leadership, ethics, and the concept of accountability in government.

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Political Parties:  Resources for Government & History Teachers

Teaching American History

Amanda Bryan excepted today’s blog from our Core Documents volume, Political Parties , edited by Eric Sands. Political parties have a long and often convoluted history in American politics. The following documents tell the story of the changes of the party systems throughout American history.

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Joseph Postell on How Congress Actually Works

Teaching American History

Today’s blog is an edited excerpt from the introduction to TAH’s CDC volume, Congress , edited by Joseph Postell , available in our bookstore for free download or purchase. Judging by its approval ratings over the past decade, Congress has lost the support of the American people. Joseph Postell What’s wrong with our Congress?