Decision Making in United States History: Operation Ajax

In content areas that rely on students understanding and then applying information from images and documents, it can be difficult to know what is happening in students’ heads as they read and analyze.

Ever wonder how some students seem to juggle assignments, remember deadlines, and stay calm under pressure while others struggle to keep track of their notebooks? The secret ingredient is executive functioning—our brain’s internal air traffic control system.

Education has always been a powerful tool for empowerment and social change, and throughout history, and educators and social activists have played pivotal roles in shaping opportunities for future generations.

We are inundated with reports, headlines, and assessment data that suggest that we must focus our attention on the state of geographic literacy in our county.

Social studies teachers are constantly looking for ways to engage students in the learning process.

One of the most powerful pictures I ever saw in education was the image of students of different shapes and sizes in front of the fence that represents “equality” and then those same students standing on boxes that represented “equity.

Primary sources have been part of my history teaching for a long time.

With the election of the 47th United States President, Donald J.

Developing geographic literacy is essential for fostering critical thinking, spatial awareness, and a deeper understanding of historical events.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and other historical events, social studies teachers have a unique opportunity to inspire students to create their part of historical record.