TL;DR: Juneteenth, on June 19th, marks the end of slavery in the US, yet its significance is often overlooked. Teaching Juneteenth promotes holistic historical education, cultural awareness, empowerment, and social justice. Integrating Juneteenth into the curriculum enriches students’ understanding of American history and fosters inclusivity. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks a pivotal moment in American history. Known as our … Read More
Teaching About Flag Day in America
TL;DR: Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the American Flag, fostering patriotism and civic awareness. Teaching about Flag Day enhances cultural awareness and encourages civic responsibility. Resources from EDSITEment, Smithsonian Education, National Archives, and more aid in creating engaging lessons. Flag Day, celebrated on June 14th, is an important day in American history. It commemorates the adoption of the American … Read More
Show 85: Educating the Next Generation with Authentic History
Theresa Maughan is the New Jersey 2022 Teacher of the Year and a forty-year veteran. The insight, wisdom, and guidance she shared is priceless for any educator. We learn how her experience teaching 6th grade prior to moving into high school had a large impact on her instructional practices today. She is a strong focus on how relationships in the … Read More
Helping Students Make Connections to 9/11
TL;DR: Historical events impact everyone a little differently. Teaching students history through firsthand accounts can help them to see different perspectives and lets them decide how they will understand the event. History educator, Cheryl Krol, shares her inspiration to collect testimonials from 9/11 to share with her students, as well as the value in teaching through firsthand accounts. I know … Read More
Teaching and Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later
TL;DR: Never Forget: Teaching 9/11 twenty years later. This post shares ideas on how to include September 11th in your classroom through a trauma-informed lens. Remembering September 11, 2001 Almost everyone I grew up with has a story related to the attacks of September 11th. Some of the kids I went to school with or grew up with lost relatives, … Read More
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