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How Academic Historians can be Useful to K-12 Teachers

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The two needs are related, for there is simply not enough time for those who teach multiple classes, often in multiple disciplines, to stay on top of the flood of specialized writing, to be confident that they are teaching the best that scholars have learned. The answers were clear: time and confidence, they said.

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Prepare for Fall Multi Day seminars!

Teaching American History

Discussion of primary documents. Historic locations. During the seminar, the teachers discuss primary documents on the seminar topic with the guidance of a scholar, who acts as the seminar leader. The seminar also includes a visit to a local historical site. appeared first on Teaching American History.

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Applications open March 10th for Fall Multi Day Seminars!

Teaching American History

Discussion of primary documents. Historic locations. During the seminar, the teachers discuss primary documents on the seminar topic with the guidance of a scholar, who acts as the seminar leader. The seminar also includes a visit to a local historical site. appeared first on Teaching American History.

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5 Top Trends for Teaching Social Studies in 2023

Students of History

It's the year 2023, and teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. One way to do this is to incorporate a variety of primary sources into lessons, including documents and speeches from underrepresented groups. If you have been in the classroom the past few years, you know just how rough it has been.

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Applications Open Soon for Spring Multi Day Seminars

Teaching American History

Discussion of primary documents. Historic locations. During the seminar, the teachers discuss primary documents on the seminar topic with the guidance of a scholar, who acts as the seminar leader. The seminar also includes a visit to a local historical site. A supportive and engaged group of educators. Click here.

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South Dakota Teacher of the Year Sees Teaching as a Team Effort

Teaching American History

George Hawkins , a 2019 graduate of TAH’s Master of Arts with a Specialization in Teaching American History and Government (MASTAHG) program , was named South Dakota Teacher of the Year in October. Hawkins sees teaching as team effort to that helps young people work and learn cooperatively.

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How do we teach Black history in polarized times? Here’s what it looks like in three cities

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Ron DeSantis of Florida rejected portions of an African American studies course piloted by the College Board, saying that the Advanced Placement class teaches concepts specifically forbidden by the state’s ban on teaching “critical race theory” and “divisive concepts.” course targeted by Gov. African American studies course.

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