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August 2020
One-Day Seminar: The American Founding hosted by Garden Grove School District (Online)
Study the ideas that fueled the American Founding, in the Revolution and into the 1780s, along with the systems and structures that were created to try to reach those lofty goals. Consider directly the role and place of slavery, and the enduring question of “how does this fit?” alongside the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. This Seminar lays a solid foundation for any teacher of American History, Civics, or Government. Attendees will receive a certificate for continuing education. All…
Find out more »[CANCELED] One-Day Seminar: The Federalist-Antifederalist Debates hosted by Garden Grove School District Office Annex (Garden Grove, CA)
Learn about the most foundational and serious differences between those who supported ratification of the Constitution as written in 1787 and those who, for a variety of reasons, opposed it. Through original documents only, you will gain a deeper understanding of some of the most fundamental debates and issues of American politics – then and now. Lunch will be provided at this free program, as well as a certificate for continuing education. All registrants will receive a copy of the…
Find out more »Online Seminar Series: “Political Parties and Campaigns” hosted by the Phoenix Union High School District (ONLINE)
Study American electoral and campaign politics, law, and traditions over time through a series of original documents, and explored through Socratic conversation. This timely program will be relevant to any teacher of American History, Government, or Civics, in that it will delve into enduring political trends and systems as expressed at various points in American history. This seminar's sessions will take place from 7:35am-8:45am on 27 AUG, 3 SEP, and 10 SEP. All times are Pacific Time Zone. A certificate…
Find out more »September 2020
Online Seminar Series: Elections & Campaigns hosted by Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies (Oklahoma City, OK)
Study American electoral and campaign politics, law, and traditions over time through a series of original documents, and explored through Socratic conversation. This timely program will be relevant to any teacher of American History, Government, or Civics, in that it will delve into enduring political trends and systems as expressed at various points in American history. Register to attend all three sessions: SESSION I “Parties and Elections in the Early Republic” September 10, 2020 4:10 - 6:00 PM (CT) SESSION…
Find out more »One-Day Seminar: The American Founding hosted by Nevada Department of Education (Las Vegas, NV)
This seminar will examine the principles of the American Revolution and how they came to define the structure of the American Constitution for the Founding generation. Special focus will be placed on core American political ideals and systems, and the question of how to reconcile these with the institution of slavery. Lunch will be provided at this free program, as well as a certificate for continuing education. All registrants will receive a copy of the reader, on paper, in advance…
Find out more »[RESCHEDULED] One-Day Seminar: Roosevelt, Wilson, and the Progressive Reformers hosted by Nevada Department of Education (Las Vegas, NV)
What is the place of Progressivism in the American reform tradition? How did the Progressive Presidents Roosevelt and Wilson exert their Executive Office to influence reforms in America and to what extent did those measures modernize America? This seminar explores the political and social reforms enacted by Presidents Roosevelt and Wilson. Lunch will be provided at this free program, as well as a certificate for continuing education. All registrants will receive a copy of the reader, on paper, in advance…
Find out more »One-Day Seminar: The Korean War in Context hosted by South Korean Consulate & LAUSD [ONLINE]
Study in-depth the origins of the Korean War and its place within the greater context of the Cold War, with an emphasis on its causes, the armistice, and the politics between the two Koreas since. This program will take place over two Tuesdays, with each session lasting 90 minutes. A single documents reader will be provided to all registrants in both PDF and print form and can be found here. All registrants will be provided with WebEx login credentials in advance…
Find out more »Online Seminar Series: Elections & Campaigns hosted by Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies (Oklahoma City, OK)
Study American electoral and campaign politics, law, and traditions over time through a series of original documents, and explored through Socratic conversation. This timely program will be relevant to any teacher of American History, Government, or Civics, in that it will delve into enduring political trends and systems as expressed at various points in American history. Register to attend all three sessions: SESSION I “Parties and Elections in the Early Republic” September 10, 2020 4:10 - 6:00 PM (CT) SESSION…
Find out more »One-Day Seminar: The Korean War in Context hosted by South Korean Consulate & LAUSD [ONLINE]
Study in-depth the origins of the Korean War and its place within the greater context of the Cold War, with an emphasis on its causes, the armistice, and the politics between the two Koreas since. This program will take place over two Tuesdays, with each session lasting 90 minutes. A single documents reader will be provided to all registrants in both PDF and print form and can be found here. All registrants will be provided with WebEx login credentials in advance…
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