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Oral History of Forgottonia: Building a Public History Project in Rural Western Illinois

NCHE

These are just a few interactions I’ve had since my students and I shared our public history project, “The Oral History of Forgottonia.” As part of the NCHE project, The Rural Experience in America , history club students at Cuba High School created a podcast about a local history topic of their choosing.

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The American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning is hiring a new team member!

ASHP CML

The Assistant Director will report to the Executive Director. ASHP/CML also leads other programs at the Graduate Center such as the New Media Lab.

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Championing Rural Educators and the Communities They Serve

NCHE

Rural schools are often the heart of their communities, playing a vital role in the social and cultural life of the areas they serve. Much like rural history itself, these schools are not uniform; each one reflects the distinct circumstances, traditions, and character of the local community. With nearly 20% of U.S.