American Indians are largely absent from mainstream social studies curricula. This toolkit for "Rewriting History—for the Better" showcases some of the best online sources for teaching about American Indians with an eye for inclusivity and accuracy.
Episode 9, Season 4 U.S. involvement in world wars and the domestic Black freedom struggle shaped one another. By emphasizing the diverse stories of servicemen and women, historian Adriane Lentz-Smith situates Black
Episode 13, Season 4 This nation has a long history of exploiting Black Americans in the name of medicine. A practice which began with the Founding Fathers using individual enslaved persons for gruesome experimentation
Last week, we posed a question to students via their teachers: What advice would you give to the new president? Their thoughtful responses blew us away.
Willis D. Hawley is a professor of education and public affairs at the University of Maryland, where he served as dean of the College of Education from 1993 to 1998. He has taught at Yale and Duke, and is former dean of the Peabody College of Education at Vanderbilt. Hawley has published numerous books, articles and book chapters dealing with teacher education, school reform, urban politics, political learning, organizational change, school desegregation and educational policy. His most recent research deals with the professional development of teachers, the education of teachers (in the
On the morning of September 11, 2001, graphic novelist and Sikh Captain America Vishavjit Singh was working in his office just north of New York City. In this illustrated feature, Singh explains how the events of that day changed his life. Warning: This article includes offensive language.