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NCHE Partners with the Library of Congress

NCHE

The National Council for History Education (NCHE) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program (TPS). About the Teaching with Primary Sources Program (TPS) The Teaching with Primary Sources program has been the Library of Congresss premier educational outreach program.

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Most Mississippians can’t pass U.S. citizenship exam. Is American history education the problem?

The Hechinger Report

Officials from the Woodrow Wilson Foundation say these results point to longstanding problems with the way American history is taught in schools. Based on our research, this is not an issue of whether high school history teachers are adequately prepared or whether kids study American history in school. citizenship exam.

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Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

TCI

Responding to these concerns, the federal government increased funding for K-12 civics and history education funding from $7.75 Creating Civic-Minded Classrooms A comprehensive education in social studies fosters a deep understanding of democracy, rights, and civic responsibilities.

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Using Snorkl to Deepen Historical Thinking in the Classroom

Moler's Musing

One of the biggest challenges in history education is engaging students in meaningful analysis while encouraging collaboration and critical thinking. EduProtocol Tie-In: This follows the Thin Slides method but adds a deeper research component with the Thick Slide approach. Big Idea: What lasting impact did this have on history?

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A shocking number of young people can’t separate fact from fiction online

The Hechinger Report

Fewer than 20 percent of high school students knew that simply looking at one photo online is not enough research to gauge if something is really happening. The study, Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Civic Online Reasoning , was produced by researchers at the Stanford Graduate School of Education.

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Digging Up Rural Roots: The Source at the Library of Congress

NCHE

Since 2021, the National Council for History Education has partnered with the Library of Congress’ Teaching with Primary Sources program on a nationwide program, “The Rural Experience in America”. The Library of Congress is developing a new education center that will break ground in the next few years.

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Remembering Nikki Giovanni (1943-2024)

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The ASHP staff knows that such changes dont emerge overnight; as we look backward and ahead, we remain committed to making our work as history educators help generate greater understanding of the current historical moment. This week, researcher Carli Snyder shares a primary source.