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

NCHE

At the grocery store: “ Your students did such a great job documenting our local history! What’s the name of that young lady who did a history project about Dickson Mounds? These are just a few interactions I’ve had since my students and I shared our public history project, “The Oral History of Forgottonia.”

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

ASHP CML

The American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning is hiring a new team member! Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 14:23 The American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning is hiring a new team member! Keep reading for the job description and application information. Please go to [link] more information.

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How one Minnesota university more than doubled its native student graduation rate

The Hechinger Report

MINNEAPOLIS — Charles Golding looked for two things when he was researching colleges: a top economics program and a connection to his native culture. A Google search led him to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, a state flagship school with prize-winning economists and a history of indigenous activism.

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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.