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.
Social Studies
The College Board Plans to Change AP African American Studies, Details Unclear
The news of changes to the course comes months after debates around whether the course was watered down or too inclusive.
Social Studies
Letter to the Editor
Teach Black Fear in U.S. History, Analyze White Fear More
The fear that white people have of Black people deserves further classroom analysis, says this letter to the editor.
Social Studies
Opinion
DeSantis’ Take on AP African American Studies Was Principled. The Media’s Response Was Not
News coverage characterized the concern as an unwillingness to teach about racism rather than how to teach it.
Social Studies
Opinion
Black History Month Is Over. Teaching Black History Shouldn’t Be
Here's a roundup of resources and commentary to teach Black history all year long.
Social Studies
Video
Black History Starts With the Creation of Humanity. We Should Teach It That Way
One educator fell in love with Black history while seeking to learn more about himself. That perspective changed how he teaches the topic.
Social Studies
The Demand for Asian American History Is Growing. See Where
Florida is among states facing the possibility of requiring Asian American and Pacific Islander history in K-12 curriculum.
Social Studies
Video
'An Empowering Effect': How Studying Black History in Prison Changed This Educator’s Life
While in prison, he discovered The Autobiography of Malcolm X. The book and the hundreds more that he read changed the course of his life.
Social Studies
Video
‘Black History Is Everybody’s History’: How A Teacher Brings Inclusivity Into Her Lessons
Inclusive teaching starts with instruction that allows students to see their reflection in the curriculum, explains one N.C. teacher.
Social Studies
Opinion
Teaching the Complicated Legacies of the Founding Fathers
These are hugely significant, fascinating, complex figures. We must prepare students to grapple with the facts of their lives.
Social Studies
5 Things We Learned From 2 Teachers Piloting AP African American Studies
Shekinah Hall and Darren Williams teach at the only high school offering two separate classes of AP African American Studies this school year.
Social Studies
Opinion
What the Rejection of African American History Means for Students
When Florida announced that AP African American Studies would not be taught in the state, my first question was, “Why not?”
Social Studies
What Two Teachers Piloting the AP African American Studies Course Have to Say About It
The AP African American Studies course offers students representation like never before, two teachers piloting the course in Oklahoma said.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
America Must Confront the Black History It Teaches
How can a Black student make sense of racism as historical artifact when it remains ever present, asks Bettina L. Love.
Social Studies
What Will Be Taught in College Board's AP African American Studies? Here's a Sample
While there is public outcry over what is not found in the new course, and why, here's a look at some required topics in place.