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People’s History Mini-Lessons: Gallery Walks and Mixers

Zinn Education Project

Make visible the history that we are defending the right to teach with mini-lessons. Mini-lessons also serve as an affirmation that we defy censorship by teaching this “banned history” in a public space. We offer a range of downloadable resources and a procedures. Let us know if you use or adapt these.

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A Close Look at Competency-Based Learning

Cult of Pedagogy

The question itself highlighted the limitations of traditional grading, a system that has been shown to be problematic by so many people in education circles but still remains as the most common way schools manage and assess student learning. This video shows how these work: What About Content? “They’re really respectful.

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The Missing Piece in Literacy Instruction: Why Social Studies and Science Matter

TCI

For a deeper dive into research-based strategies, download our free eBook, Rethinking Literacy in K-5 Classrooms: How Social Studies and Science Drive Academic Success. Elementary education has traditionally focused on English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often at the expense of social studies and science.

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Boost Reading Skills with Social Studies: The Key to Stronger Literacy

TCI

When students engage with history, geography, and civics, they develop the ability to analyze texts, draw connections between concepts, and retain new information more effectively. Elementary education has traditionally prioritized English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often sidelining social studies.

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Age-appropriate Text and Engaging Activities with Studies Weekly | Teacher Testimonial

Studies Weekly

Unlike traditional textbooks, Studies Weekly removes barriers and allows for a dynamic, interactive approach to learning. [The newspapers] draw students in with their visuals and text features. They can be used in so many wayscutting out pictures, making connections, highlighting key details, and annotating.

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Meeting the Core Human Needs of a Teacher

Cult of Pedagogy

Every teacher shows up with their own histories and insecurities and flaws. ” This is a big shift from traditional coaching, she says, “which is about data cycles and analyzing student work, learning targets and all of that. It can be lonely. It can be overwhelming. On some days, it feels impossible.

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Political Parties:  Resources for Government & History Teachers

Teaching American History

Download the volume in our bookstore today. Political parties have a long and often convoluted history in American politics. The following documents tell the story of the changes of the party systems throughout American history. Download your free pdf or purchase a hardcopy today! Want more resources for your classroom?