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How to Ensure Inclusion in Secondary Social Studies Literature
Take a moment to think about all the ways we engage students inside and out of the classroom.
Planning Through the Lens of the Black Historical Consciousness Principles: Africa and the African Diaspora
In teaching African American studies—specifically, content centered around the concept of Africa and the African diaspora, Dr.
Planning Through the Lens of the Black Historical Consciousness Principles: Black Agency, Resistance, and Perseverance
In his article “Black History Is Not American History,” which focuses on teaching Black history from a Black historical consciousness approach, Dr.
Planning Through the Lens of the Black Historical Consciousness Principles: Power and Oppression
The study of Black history (and ethnic studies more broadly) is rooted in a critical consciousness.
10 Hispanic Americans to Celebrate and Teach this Month
September 15th marks National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is a time to celebrate the culture and recognize specific achievements throughout history.
Teaching Cajun and Creole Culture through Folktales
There is a direct relationship between culture and folktales.
10+ Asian Pacific Americans to Celebrate this Heritage Month
May marks Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which is a time to celebrate the specific achievements made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout history.
Teaching about the American West: Vaqueros
Cowboys are found in many countries around the world.
Teaching about the American West: Native Americans as Cowboys
Dime-store novels and Wild West television shows helped construct the stereotypical images of the “white” cowboy and the red-skinned Indian “savages.