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APRIL 3, 2024

government. I often weave these historical narratives into content through primary sources. I love using primary sources and personal narratives to make history more relevant for my students, but that takes second place to tangible pieces of history like my family artifacts, such as my great-grandfather's World War I uniform.

History 139

History Primary Sources Artifacts Social Studies 139

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Being a government teacher and teaching about political elections, I'm really excited to apply what I’ve learned in my classroom. This will help me educate students on spotting deepfakes and discussing the possible implications. This later became a great discussion point with my students.

Primary Sources 137

Primary Sources Lesson Plan Professional Development EdTech 137

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APRIL 8, 2024

Child care, Gale explains, was essential to allowing these workers to do their jobs, and during the emergency phase of the pandemic, the federal government seemed to agree, sending between $30 and $34 per day per child of each essential worker directly to the providers who cared for them.

K-12 132

K-12 Government Primary Sources Advocacy 132

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JULY 21, 2022

I've thought about opening it up widely—write a historical novelette (using primary sources, of course), create a sculpture, write a song—but, again, I have no idea how to grade something like that, considering the wide range of talent that my students likely will have.

Primary Sources 127

Primary Sources History World History Digital Resources 127

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JULY 28, 2022

There are a handful of government offices—like the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the Interior Department and HHS—that would need to collaborate on the issue, Smith says. A Path Forward Smith says there’s already a precedent for the federal government working through tough situations to support child care: the military.

Primary Sources 106

Primary Sources K-12 Professional Development Cultures 106

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MAY 24, 2023

To ensure that instructional materials are easily accessible to educators, AAAJ Chicago convened a working group of Asian American educators and community leaders that compiled a database of Asian American history resources that showcases a range of materials from picture books to documentaries and primary sources.

Inclusive Curriculum 106

Inclusive Curriculum American History Primary Sources Professional Development 106