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Geoffrey Chaucer captured the essence of a good teacher six centuries ago. Describing an Oxford scholar traveling among a group of pilgrims to Canterbury, Chaucer wrote, “Gladly would he learn,
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Geoffrey Chaucer captured the essence of a good teacher six centuries ago. Describing an Oxford scholar traveling among a group of pilgrims to Canterbury, Chaucer wrote, “Gladly would he learn,
In most high school classrooms, teachers pose questions, expecting correct answers. Something different happens in civics class, says Trish Everett. For the first time, students are asked for their opinions.
Why might teachers seeking a Masters’ degree in history and government take time for a course using not only primary documents, but also imaginative literature? Tyler Nice enrolled in a
“There’s no middle ground on middle school,” says Sam Agami, who’s in his 22rd year teaching at Princess Anne Middle in Virginia Beach, Virginia. “Either you think these kids are
Early in his career, Mark Robinson taught American history. Since then, in over two decades at St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he has primarily taught honors
What does America most need now? “People who remain committed to their core principles,” answers Kevin Barney, who teaches history and government at Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy in
Miles Mathews teaches 11th grade US history at the John Adams Academy (JAA), a public charter school in Roseville, California. The school offers a “classical leadership education” centered around reading
As the 2020 school year begins in Florida, a months-long pandemic continues, putting new demands on teachers. Jennifer Jolley has spent the summer rethinking her lesson plans so as to
Meeting Academic and Psychological Needs During the Pandemic When the pandemic forced high school instruction online last March, school administrators cut back on teacher/student contact hours. With many schools relying
Bringing History Alive in Three Dimensions “I have always considered myself a three-dimensional teacher,” said Carla Smith, a graduate of the Master of American History and Government program. Smith teaches