Students of History

MAY 13, 2025

History and AP World History transformed their view of the world and their place in it. In Max's own words, "History has never been just about facts or dates to me. It's a powerful lens in understanding my identity, my activism, and my role in this ever-changing world."

History 52

History Civic Engagement Social Justice Civics 52

Teaching American History

APRIL 22, 2025

Hes concluded that Reagans optimistic, good-humored leadership style blunted partisan fights. To sixth graders, he teaches ancient world history; to seventh graders, geography and Kansas history; to eighth graders, US history from early settlement through World War I.

Junior High 52

Junior High Library K-12 Social Studies 52

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

and World History classes. Students teaching students is an authentic way to build confidence, leadership, and empathy. Support student clubs and afterschool organizations that promote leadership and peer teaching. Could we be proactive in supporting students to take on more of these leadership roles?

Tutoring 91

Tutoring Leadership Middle School World History 91

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

There is strong leadership from the superintendent and middle school principal, focused on using technology to power personalized learning. Including American History, World History, Civics, and Geography. Piedmont is a small district in rural Alabama, with about 1,200 students total and 300 students in the middle school.

Social Studies 86

Social Studies Middle School Civics Geography 86

Jonathan Firth

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Why would we teach learners about the external world – history, geography, chemistry, and so forth – but never teach them about what is happening in their own minds, or those of others? (Many thanks to my co-presenters Courtney Stewart of Larbert High and Katy Dunbar of Bishopbriggs Academy for their feedback on these points!)

Psychology 52

Psychology Geography Social Science Research Skills 52

ED Surge

APRIL 12, 2023

and World History teacher at Art in Motion School in Chicago. History class during the 2014-2015 academic year. Gariecia Rose: a current World History and Government/American Law teacher at Glenbard East High School in Lombard, Illinois. History class. Victoria was in my U.S.

World History 117

World History World Religions Civics History 117

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

At the new board’s first meeting in January 2022, members of its new majority attacked proposed AP World History textbooks for not focusing enough on the “meat and potatoes of history,” and complained that elementary social studies didn’t adequately “focus on the greatness of America.” Then there was the curriculum.

Education Policy 143

Education Policy Education Advocacy Social Studies 143