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We asked Asian American students what they wanted from history instruction. They say including their voices is not enough.

The Hechinger Report

For many of today’s students, the new program’s ideas and approaches to rethinking history and how it is taught are not radical. This generation is hyper-aware of the way that history has been framed — what is included and what is left out. Zeng and her friends never really ventured outside their Asian American bubble.

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Climate is Everything

A Principal's Reflections

Coincidentally they are all coming out of my History Department. Here is a quick rundown: On Thursday, October 21, I observed Nicolette Perna’s American History 1 class where the lesson focused on the major patriots during the Revolutionary War. On a side note, Ms.

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US History Worksheets: Printable and Digital Activities for Kids

Students of History

While they're sometimes belittled, worksheets are an excellent tool for helping students analyze primary sources or better understand a historical event through a secondary source. Each US History unit also include thorough 9-page worksheets packets for every unit in the curriculum.

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Can patriotism and criticism coexist in social studies?

The Hechinger Report

and African American history. Related: OPINION — The wrong roadmap for teaching American history. Kendi in a notice proposing that the chief federal grant program for history and civics education give priority to projects that incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching. Credit: Chris Tims. But Iowa state Rep.