5 Things Only Teachers in the World of Advanced Placement* Understand
Reading Time: 2 minutes Teachers who instruct Advanced Placement courses often stand out due to a combination of factors that set them apart within the educational landscape! AP teachers are different because they are not just educators but also mentors, subject-matter experts, and facilitators of academic growth. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to student success […]
Building Financial Foundations: Teaching Financial Literacy to Students at Every Level
Reading Time: 5 minutes April is National Financial Literacy Month, which can easily be translated to classroom activities at every educational level! This crucial skill can empower individuals to make informed decisions about money management throughout their lives. While it may seem like a complex topic reserved for adults, introducing financial concepts to students can […]
Discover, Develop, Deploy: Finding Your Why
Reading Time: 8 minutes Developing long-lasting leaders in education has always been the goal of Dr. Montra L. Rogers. In her innovative and inspirational book, Discover Develop Deploy: Creating a Teacher Leader Corps Program, she overviews the journey that one district’s went through to develop a sustainable professional learning program. Throughout the book, readers learn […]
5 Historical Women in Science to Highlight Throughout the Year
Reading Time: 9 minutes March marks Women’s History Month, which is a whole month to celebrate the specific achievements made by women throughout history, but these accomplishments can be highlighted throughout curricula all school year long! While there are many historical contributions of women that teachers can highlight, consider taking a multi-disciplinary approach and celebrate […]
Reflections from “Increase Retention by Utilizing Hands-on Learning”
Reading Time: 4 minutes As an effort to support our Social Studies School Service community of administrators and educators, we are now providing reflections from our webinars. Below are highlights from the webinar, “Increase Retention by Utilizing Hands-on Learning,” which was hosted by Dr. Aaron Willis. This topic can be used to support secondary or […]
A Timeline of World War II and the Holocaust
Reading Time: 12 minutes The Holocaust was a genocide perpetrated by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party where over 12 million people (Jewish and non-Jewish) were killed, and millions more were forced into hiding. Despite popular belief, the Holocaust did not start with the killings. It began with the persecution of Jewish people through laws […]
George Washington Carver and the Innovation of Agriculture [Biography]
Reading Time: 4 minutes George Washington Carver (c. 1864–1943) was an American agricultural scientist, inventor, and educator who made significant contributions to agriculture and science, particularly in the Southern United States, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born into slavery in Diamond, Missouri, around 1864, although the exact date is uncertain. […]
Choosing What to Teach in Your Secondary Social Studies Curriculum
Reading Time: 4 minutes As a social studies teacher, I find myself wanting to teach my students anything and everything I can about the many subject areas we cover. I want them to have the fullest and most complete historical understandings that I can provide for them. This is what comes with having passion for […]
8 Topics to Highlight in the Classroom this Black History Month
Reading Time: 5 minutes Black History Month provides an opportunity for classrooms to celebrate the rich contributions of African Americans throughout history. Studying various topics throughout Black History Month encourages critical thinking and analysis of historical events, social movements, and the complexities of race relations in America. Students can explore various perspectives, motivations, and strategies […]
Building Student Confidence and Engagement Through Classroom Discourse
Reading Time: 5 minutes There are a few universal beliefs commonly voiced among history teachers. Students think history is boring and irrelevant, they struggle with literacy, and teaching an advanced placement course affords teachers the privilege of working with the more capable students. I have always believed that part of my job is to challenge […]