Teaching American History

MARCH 11, 2025

By August 2024 she would complete her degree in the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG ) program, giving her time for such an endeavor. Parent groups have complained that teachers are injecting controversial topics into lessons. I try to put a positive spin on it, Messick says.

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Government Controversial Topics American History Civics 96

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 25, 2021

The crowd cheered at the idea that people like them — mostly white, mostly male — were the true heroes of American history. Most Americans were appalled. High school social studies teachers and scholars of American history don’t deny that the nation’s story is full of mobs, civil unrest and violence.

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Teaching Civics American History Controversial Topics 137

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Palu’s principal backed her up, but she worries about backlash when she tackles controversial topics in the future. Capitol and other seismic events with their students. Parents, meanwhile, are increasingly pushing back when they hear of teachers discussing current events with students. Duane Moore, teacher, Ohio.

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Controversial Topics Social Studies Government American History 111