Black, Hispanic 4th Graders See Big History Gains Since 1994
Black and Hispanic 4th graders have made sizable gains in history achievement since 1994, though the change may be explained by improved literacy. Read Full Post >
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June 14, 2011
June 07, 2011
N.C. Lawmakers Call for Study of Nation's Founding Concepts
The bill championed by Republican lawmakers was approved by a House panel today. Read Full Post >
May 05, 2011
Is Your Civics Knowledge a) Advanced, b) Proficient, c) Basic, or d) Below Basic?
Most U.S. students failed to reach the proficient level on the 2010 NAEP civics exam. Read Full Post >
April 27, 2011
Wisconsin Schools Have Some New Labor History to Teach
A Wisconsin law enacted in 2009 calls on public schools to teach the history of organized labor and collective bargaining. Read Full Post >
April 13, 2011
Budget Pact Deals Blow to Literacy, History Programs
The bipartisan budget compromise would eliminate the $250 million Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy program, and impose big cuts to the $119 million Teaching American History grants program. Read Full Post >
April 11, 2011
150 Years Later: Primary Sources, Technology Bring Civil War to Life
The anniversary of the Civil War stands as a prime opportunity to help U.S. students better understand the conflict. Read Full Post >
April 06, 2011
Government Shutdown Could Spoil School Field Trips
The closure of the federal government may well coincide with the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. Read Full Post >
April 05, 2011
House GOP Seeks to Cut Aid for History Ed. in Budget Bill
The $119 million program could be a casualty of the push to cut federal spending. Read Full Post >
March 24, 2011
Virginia Votes to Revamp Textbook Approvals
The action comes after officials discovered an array of errors and other problems with elementary-level history books. Read Full Post >
March 24, 2011
Civil War Trust Unveils Curriculum Pegged to Conflict's Anniversary
The new materials available for free from the Civil War Trust seek to promote critical-thinking skills, with an emphasis on primary sources, from letters and photographs to maps. Read Full Post >
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