Teaching American History

MARCH 11, 2025

By August 2024 she would complete her degree in the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG ) program, giving her time for such an endeavor. She thought she could help repair a disconnect between what some worry is happening in public schools and what she knows actually happens.

Government 96

Government Controversial Topics American History Civics 96

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2022

But his academic science background is unclear: He declined a request from The Hechinger Report to answer questions about his science training and how he discusses pandemic-related public health measures in class. Related: How the science of vaccination is taught (or not) in public schools.

Middle School 131

Middle School Controversial Topics Geography Political Science 131

The Hechinger Report

JULY 11, 2018

“Without social studies, we lose the civic mission of public schools,” said Stephanie Serriere, a former early-grade teacher who is now an associate professor of social studies education at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus. Serriere said C3 is being used across the country.

Social Studies 111

Social Studies Civics Controversial Topics Elementary School 111

ED Surge

APRIL 26, 2024

Researchers found that adults generally support public funding staying in public schools — even if a majority of respondents also think private school students learn more. Overall, 73 percent of participants said funds should go to public schools.

Education 145

Education Controversial Topics Civics Elementary School 145

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The school’s administration later received a phone call from the student’s family expressing concern that Palu was advancing a “political agenda,” she said. Palu’s principal backed her up, but she worries about backlash when she tackles controversial topics in the future. Capitol and other seismic events with their students.

Controversial Topics 111

Controversial Topics Social Studies Government American History 111

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 25, 2021

The crowd cheered at the idea that people like them — mostly white, mostly male — were the true heroes of American history. High school social studies teachers and scholars of American history don’t deny that the nation’s story is full of mobs, civil unrest and violence. history and democracy depends on where you live, however.

Teaching 140

Teaching Civics American History Controversial Topics 140