
What Documents Should I Teach? Federalism, with John Dinan
John Dinan is the editor of our latest CDC volume, Federalism. He sat down with Ellen Tucker to discuss how teachers can use the volume in their government or civics

John Dinan is the editor of our latest CDC volume, Federalism. He sat down with Ellen Tucker to discuss how teachers can use the volume in their government or civics

The Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation’s largest public utility company—as well as the sixth largest power provider in the United States—celebrates its 90th birthday this year. The organization had its origins

Does Federalism Improve American Civic Life and Protect Civil Liberties? Teaching American History recently released the final volume in our series of document collections on American government: Federalism: Core Documents. Edited by

Today we tell the story of Win Anderson, who as a student in the MAHG program studied separation of powers under Alvis and federalism under Dinan. Anderson, who teaches government, credits these professors with helping her understand the founders’ motives and mechanisms for limiting the power of government.

Among the features that make our Master’s in American history and politics graduate program the best in the nation are our professors and our curriculum. No other program for social studies teachers

Presidential overreach and congressional abdication of authority? David Alvis and Joe Postell cover it all in their latest CDC volume, Separation of Powers.
This year marks the 240th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which formerly ended the hostilities of the Revolutionary War and won British recognition of the United States of America

Lincoln has always been central to the work of Teaching American History. For example, the master’s degree program that is part of TAH has a required course on Lincoln and

Among teachers who readily embrace the excitement and challenge of the Master of Arts in American History and Government program, those dubbed the “Long-Haulers” inspire the most wonder. These are the

Lois Gibbs never dreamed of becoming a political activist. In April 1978, Lois and her husband lived a traditional life in Niagara Falls, NY. Lois stayed home, caring for their