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Applications open March 10th for Fall Multi Day Seminars!

Teaching American History

Discussion of primary documents. Free professional development. The West in History and Memory at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, OK. During the seminar, the teachers discuss primary documents on the seminar topic with the guidance of a scholar, who acts as the seminar leader.

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Prepare for Fall Multi Day seminars!

Teaching American History

Discussion of primary documents. Free professional development. During the seminar, the teachers discuss primary documents on the seminar topic with the guidance of a scholar, who acts as the seminar leader. A supportive and engaged group of educators. Historic locations. What more could you ask for?

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4 Arab American Scientists to Know

Studies Weekly

4 Arab American Scientists to Know Apr 07, 2025 By Studies Weekly NEWSLETTER April is Arab American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the impactful contributions and achievements of Arab Americans in history. His own records document visits to 87 countries.

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Building Relationships: Connecting and Reconnecting with Cultural Centers

C3 Teachers

As a former high-school social studies teacher and professional development specialist, I have found that connecting with cultural centers (e.g., Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. These advantages suggest why connections with cultural centers should matter to educators, students and the local community.

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You Have Primary Sources in Your Family

Studies Weekly

Documents, photos, and videos from their great-grandparents, their parents, and even themselves are all primary sources that can help them understand the past. Letters, photographs, postcards, journals, and other first-hand accounts add detail, humanity, and relevance to our picture of the past. Their family stories are history!

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4 Inspiring Black Humanitarians

Studies Weekly

He believed that African Americans should embrace their heritage and culture and work together to overturn oppression. The National Women’s History Museum documents how Truth advocated for voting rights for all and argued that gender or race should not restrict any human rights.

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Unearthing the Origins of Plantation Slavery on São Tomé

Sapiens

Historical documents and maps from the late 16th and early 17th centuries mention Praia Melão, depicting it as the island’s largest estate. While most African countries have defined guidelines for obtaining research permits and heritage is closely legislated, São Tomé lacks pertinent regulations.

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