Teaching American History

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Teaching American History has recently published World War I and the 1920s: Core Documents , a collection curated by Professor Jennifer D. Keene , Professor of History and Dean of the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Chapman University. Such a document is Charles Isum’s letter to W.

American History 52

American History Library History Government 52

The Hechinger Report

JULY 18, 2023

Despite their rich history and Hall’s documentation of her heritage, Hall and her ancestors are not acknowledged by the United States government as a tribal nation. Related: States were adding lessons about Native American history. Documentation depends on the information families can access to prove their lineage.

Government 97

Government Cultures History Heritage 97

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

We’d also have access to historical documents from the British Museum – such as notes from an English merchant in Syria in 1739 – and to the prisoner of war archives from the Red Cross. We could participate in a number of free Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs), including over a dozen on Chinese History from Harvard University.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Civics U

JULY 18, 2022

THE DRIVE FOR PROGRESS In American history early colonists’ and settlers’ desire and drive for progress was necessitated by the need to organize ways to survive, and fed by the opportunity to use the new territory that they took and occupied. The impacts are not only economic but are also cultural.

Civics 52

Civics Economics American History Cultures 52

Civics U

APRIL 21, 2022

They are believed to be “inalienable” because they are not (to be) dependent on laws or customs of a particular culture or government. The idea of natural law and natural rights appeared in ancient Greek philosophy and was addressed by philosophers in various periods of Western history. They are an intrinsic part of human existence.

Civics 40

Civics Human Rights Government American History 40

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2023

This story also appeared in The Nation “I knew that the public school system would not benefit my child without the important and critical history and culture of Indigenous people being taught,” said Tilsen-Brave Heart, a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation. I want my children to know who they are,” said Tilsen-Brave Heart. “I

American History 145

American History History K-12 Cultures 145

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.

History 98

History American History Teaching K-12 98

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

And in one IB history class, she said a teacher had students pick cotton seeds off cotton plants to demonstrate the efficiency of the cotton gin, in an attempt to include multiple perspectives in his class. That conclusion is a marked contrast to Florida’s recently approved and controversial African-American history standards.

History 104

History American History Ancestry Pedagogy 104

The Hechinger Report

MAY 2, 2024

I refuse to kowtow to attempts to have me not teach what is the accepted and documented evidence within my field,” he said. Related: Culture wars on campus start to affect students’ choices for college Certainly, it’s easy to spot worry on campuses. “If He is preparing to teach a graduate course on Critical Race Theory. “I

Sociology 133

Sociology Advocacy Government Anthropology 133

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.

Anthropology 118

Anthropology Archaeology Artifacts Heritage 118

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 29, 2017

But the consensus has also promoted individual freedom, political democracy, world peace and cultural tolerance, now growing into acceptance. Behind our common narrative lies a set of commitments —commitments to values like freedom, but also to symbols, monuments, images, places, holidays, songs and documents—that amount to a religion.

Museum 55

Museum World Religions American History History 55

ASHP CML

MARCH 3, 2025

We have invited each member of our staff to share a document that reflects what has been on their mind as they observe our changing country: documents that present historical context, offer hope and inspiration, or provide evidence to shed light on the present moment. Theres a constant tension to this story.

Primary Sources 40

Primary Sources Archiving American History Government 40

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Here’s how much and to whom: Federal budget documents show that 3,259 grants worth $284.4 The soft power is drawing citizens of a country to your culture, your values, your way of doing things.”. government include some to “deepen understanding about American culture and values,” the budget documents show.

Government 91

Government American History Cultures History 91

Zinn Education Project

MARCH 7, 2024

With documentation and clear explanations, Muhammad challenged prevailing stereotypes about race and crime. The most important thing they did is they redefined their crime, not as crimes of nationality, of an innate culture. Her solution was not to denigrate the cultures of these people. Muhammad: I actually think, T.

Primary Sources 98

Primary Sources History Economics K-12 98

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2018

Rowan University history professor William Carrigan has written that students are unfamiliar with Reconstruction because popular culture focuses on the Civil War — not the post-war era. history and its legacy today.” I want them to know that African-American history included progress, triumph and victory, as well as struggle.”.

Teaching 108

Teaching Primary Sources K-12 History 108

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Meanwhile, according to documents published by WHYY shortly after the election, school administrators were imposing new restrictions. Related: States were adding lessons about Native American history. Then came the CRT movement But the opportunities to fight back aren’t limited to school board elections, said Foster.

Education Policy 143

Education Policy Education Advocacy Social Studies 143

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 12, 2024

. — Javeria Salman Immigrant, Native and rural students The Republican presidential ticket and official party platform espouse anti-immigrant positions, advocating for mass deportations of anyone who entered the country without legal documentation. Vance, meanwhile, made education culture war issues central to his 2022 run for Senate.

K-12 133

K-12 Education Private School Charter School 133