History
Education news, analysis, and opinion about how history is taught
Who Decides What History We Teach? An Explainer
Education Week breaks down how politics has long been embedded in this decision, and how new laws may affect the process.
Education
Opinion
Teaching History in Troubled Times
Given the recent debate over Confederate monuments, Marc Tucker reflects on the role of the history teacher.
School Climate & Safety
Opinion
Teaching History: A Leadership Lesson From the 4th of July
Curriculum is the developmental ecosystem of learning opportunities, strategically placed by teachers working together.
Education
CTQ Collaboratory
New Ways to Have Old Conversations: Teaching Black History
Celebrating Black History Month in class should inspire students to think critically about equality and justice and appreciate a significant part of American history, writes William Anderson.
School Climate & Safety
Opinion
For Black History Month, Study Black Voices Every Day
We may be an English class, but it's clear to me we need some history, too.
Student Well-Being & Movement
Opinion
'Mysteries at the Museum' Offers Engaging History Lessons
It's amazing where ideas come from when it comes to be creative as a teacher. As I'm watching this program and writing this post, I've had a million other ideas of how I could differentiate this one idea for the particular students in my class. If my goal is to get students engaged with story telling and doing research about their personal history and tying that personal history to larger history, then by providing choice and voice, I'd hope the students would strengthen valuable skills while learning new content.
Teaching
Opinion
How Do German Schools Teach About Political History and Human Dignity?
I asked, as a teacher, what German schoolchildren were taught about Germany's role in World War II. We do not avoid our history, he said. So what do you do in America?
School Climate & Safety
News in Brief
Calif. Adopts Framework With LGBTQ History
California students will begin learning about gay historical figures and about key moments in history involving LGBTQ people and rights with the state board of education's approval of a new social-science and history framework.
States
California Becomes First State With LGBTQ History Guidelines
California is taking steps to implement a 2011 law that required the teaching of LGBTQ history.
Social Studies
Critic Claims AP European History Course Downplays Freedom, Faith
After an Advanced Placement European History curriculum revision, one critic suggests the new program doesn't focus enough on the United Kingdom.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
The Moment We Were Seen: Why AAPI History Month Matters
It is one thing to be "seen" in a classroom. It is another to know that someone else-- student, teacher, or even text-- sees not just you, but the cultural stories and traditions that you carry deep inside you and made you who you are.
Student Achievement
Opinion
Black History Isn't Just About February
All races should know what black men and women have achieved despite difficult circumstances, writes David C. Banks.
Curriculum
'Fixing' Black History Month
Honoring the contributions of African-Americans to American culture shouldn't end once Black History Month is over.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
Using Contemporary Culture to Teach Black History
The timing couldn't be more perfect to remind students that black history unfolds before their eyes every day, teacher Gary Hamilton writes.