The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Researchers have found that culturally relevant education can increase grades, participation and critical thinking skills and can lead to higher graduation rates. There are hundreds of national parks, many of which focus on local history. This creates a greater opportunity to elevate underrepresented narratives.

Heritage 130

Heritage Artifacts Local History Social Studies 130

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

Another would be Wayland (MA) High School’s yearly student history projects , in which students engage in digital storytelling projects, scanning historical images and creating audio podcasts, interviewing local Vietnam-era veterans , and analyzing the papers of the commander of the Dachau concentration camp after its liberation.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Moler's Musing

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Each student researched one battle, focusing on: When it happened Where it happened Two major events Why it was important to the war’s outcome To share their findings, I set up a Padlet divided into five sections—one for each battle. This quick burst of activity keeps engagement high and helps solidify foundational knowledge.

History 97

History Local History Critical Thinking Middle School 97