Studies Weekly

MARCH 10, 2025

Teaching Irish American History Mar. 10, 2025 By Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER You only need to walk into a store and see St Patricks Day decorations to know Irish Americans have profoundly impacted our countrys culture. This overview of Irish American history can help you teach students why they see so many Irish influences today.

American History 90

American History History Teaching Primary Sources 90

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2024

In her research paper this year, a student named Briana who picked Cesar Chavez wrote that she had never been given so many choices before, and that “the choices have never included topics that make me feel like I am learning about my own heritage at the same time. I am so proud to be Hispanic and loved researching a personal hero of mine.”

History 136

History World Religions Inclusive Curriculum Heritage 136

The Hechinger Report

MAY 4, 2017

Will Spalding is new to teaching English language learners this year, but says training sessions helped him to revamp his lesson plans to make them more accessible. His lesson on the Civil Rights movement during his American History class on a March afternoon relied on photographs with short text portions to help the discussion.

High School 85

High School K-12 History Heritage 85