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Cuts at the NEH

ASHP CML

.” In keeping with that belief, for sixty years the NEH has served as a vital source of support for the work of humanities organizations, educators and scholars who believe that our world is improved through research and publicly accessible programs that promote a deeper understanding of literature, history, and ideas.

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Teaching the Constitution in the Context of Human Behavior

Teaching American History

Little’s study in the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program prompted him to think carefully about how the Constitution’s structure reflects the founders’ understanding of typical human behavior, or what they called “human nature.” Professor Joseph Postell told the history of our political party system.

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Professional Development or Summer Camp for Teachers? MAHG is both!

Teaching American History

This class will help students understand the complexities and nuances of a pivotal time in American history. The course will not only examine the political, social and economic developments in the period leading to the civil war, but will emphasize the political thought of Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, and John C.

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Teaching American History’s Narrative Histories

Teaching American History

Teaching American History emphasizes the use of primary documents. Why, then, is Teaching American History publishing a series of narrative histories? In case you didn’t know about the narrative histories, let me describe them, before I explain them.

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Talking with Students about Preserving Self-Government with Brett Van Gaasbeek

Teaching American History

Recently I emailed a question to teacher friends who are graduates of the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program. The fast-paced survey covers American history from Columbus to the present day. What problems have Americans repeatedly faced in our history?” I’m Madisyn,” she said.

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Brett Van Gaasbeek’s Students Talk about Preserving Self-Government

Teaching American History

Recently I emailed a question to teacher friends who are graduates of the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program. The fast-paced survey covers American history from Columbus to the present day. What problems have Americans repeatedly faced in our history?” I’m Madisyn,” she said.

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OPINION: Educators must be on the frontline of social activism

The Hechinger Report

In the last few years, the American education system has been bludgeoned by changes that have upended decades of progress toward better academic, economic and social outcomes for all. The states’ actions provide a smoke screen for efforts to limit discussion of race and racism and disenfranchise the Black community.