- November 5, 2025
Nothing is New: Political Strife and Competing Worldviews in the 1790s
E Pluribus Unum, We the People, self-evident truths—these were the touchstones of the 1770s and 1780s. The historic collaboration between Alexander Hamilton and James Madison
USING THE DIGITAL ATLAS | Teaching American History
As a classroom teacher, I’m no stranger to feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of resources out there. There’s no shortage of materials online—except, of
Teaching with Primary Documents: Causes of the Civil War
Causes of the Civil War has been rereleased and is available in our bookstore today! Interested in purchasing classroom bundles? Discounted pricing is available for
Reintroducing Causes of the Civil War
We’ve restocked ! Causes of the Civil War is back in our bookstore! To celebrate, we are offering 25% off individual copies and sales on
Against Impossible Odds: An Unforgettable Constitutional Competition
When budget cuts eliminated her Constitutional Law class, teacher Jacki Pope Brothers thought her students’ competitive dreams were over. Instead, what followed became an inspiration
Introducing our Fall 2025 online seminar series, The Many Faces of Thomas Jefferson
On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted these words of Thomas Jefferson’s: . . . We hold these truths to be self-evident,
What’s new with Teaching American History Multi-Day Seminars?
An interview with Morgan Lane, Teacher Programs Administrator We have some exciting updates to our multi-day seminars involving the application periods, hotel room accommodations, and
Bookstore Summer Sale! | Teaching American History
Mark your calendars! Our summer sale starts June 2nd! Educators—this is your chance to stock up on volumes for your classroom! We’re offering three ways
In Honor of Memorial Day: A Soldier’s Experience
Memorial Day. A three-day weekend that marks the ending of the school year, the beginning of BBQ and pool season, and the unofficial beginning of
The Mexican-American War: 175 Years Later
This blog was originally posted on May 12, 2021. We rerun it today on the 179th anniversary. 175 Years Ago Today: Congress Declares War on