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How Academic Historians can be Useful to K-12 Teachers

NCHE

After Jessica Ellison invited me to participate in a conversation about how academic historians might be of use to K-12 teachers, I did a little research: I asked teachers at our state social studies council what they most needed for their work. New American History, like Bunk, embraces as many people, places, and perspectives as possible.

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OPINION: We must do a better job of teaching Asian American history in our schools

The Hechinger Report

The report, released in May during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, surveyed over 5,000 Americans from diverse backgrounds and includes findings about Asian American stereotypes, visibility and acceptance. We must do a better job of teaching Asian American history and culture in the U.S.

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Most Mississippians can’t pass U.S. citizenship exam. Is American history education the problem?

The Hechinger Report

citizenship test, which assesses basic knowledge of American history, according to new survey results released earlier this month by the Woodrow Wilson Foundation. Officials from the Woodrow Wilson Foundation say these results point to longstanding problems with the way American history is taught in schools.

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Applications open March 10th for Fall Multi Day Seminars!

Teaching American History

We are hosting seminars on a variety of topics in American history and politics. Some of our topics include: The American Revolution at Old Fort Niagara in Niagara Falls, NY. Native American Leadership, Identity, and Resistance at Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center in Mashantucket, CT. Click here.

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TEACHER VOICE: Students deserve classroom experiences that reflect their history

The Hechinger Report

As a Colorado secondary school history teacher and former English teacher, I believe, and research shows, that student achievement improves when learners are personally engaged. I see them clamor for Zheng He, Simon Bolivar, Cesar Chavez, Mary Wollstonecraft and Haile Selassie when they choose research topics.

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APSA Oral History Project: Contributions by Scholars of Color Interview Series

Political Science Now

Her research interests included the areas of health policy issues, program performance evaluation, Black women, and related political issues. Shortly after her official retirement on August 15, 2023, Harmon Martin launched the Dr. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan. He received his Ph.D. He has a BA.

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What Does It Take to Put Inclusive Curriculum Legislation Into Practice?

ED Surge

In the wake of the Atlanta Spa shootings and a surge in violence against Asian Americans throughout the pandemic, Illinois made history by becoming the first state to mandate that Asian American history be taught in public K-12 schools beginning in the 2022-23 school year. Let’s get them to recognize there is an absence.”