On knowing the meaning of U.S. history
When you think about history, do you just know the facts, or are you gaining an understanding of the real context and significance of events?
Civil War
IL hosts a violinist, a refugee from Syria
Thoughts turn to a Syrian violinist in Illinois, as Nikki R Haley announces she'll resign as US ambassador to the UN.
Trump denies vulgar comment, says he’s no racist
We see in the president a failure to understand history of the US, and with that, reflect on history lessons in our schools.
Some social studies looks like fiction under Trump
What should teachers do about questions they are sure to receive about the violence in Charlottesville last weekend?