It's no secret that us Social Studies teachers have felt like we're walking on eggshells for the last few years: calls to ban books, raging debates around the teaching of Critical Race Theory, and the numerous "divisive concepts" laws that have had the unintended outcome of making us targets. Whether you're in a liberal, conservative,... Continue Reading →
Let me pose a question: What were you taught about Columbus?
ATTENTION: While still worth the read, this article is outdated. Please read Historical thinking skills in the classroom, Part 1: Shifting your mindset for the most updated ideas on historical thinking skills in the classroom. We've all been there before: after reading a section in your history book and answering the comprehension questions the night... Continue Reading →
History in Focus 