- March 12, 2024
A 3000+ Document Library: A Blessing or a Curse?
As Publications Manager at Teaching American History, I frequently hear the following from our teacher partners: I love teaching with primary sources! But which one should
Anna Lenardson Loves to Learn and Teach
Anna Lenardson If you ask Anna Lenardson, a 2023 graduate of Ashland University’s Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) program, why she enrolled
Political Parties: Resources for Government & History Teachers
Amanda Bryan excepted today’s blog from our Core Documents volume, Political Parties, edited by Eric Sands. Download the volume in our bookstore today. Political parties have a
Abraham Lincoln’s Speech at Cooper Union | February 27, 1860
On February 27, 1860, Abraham Lincoln gave one of the most important and effective speeches of his political career. His speech at Cooper Union was
Where to Find Stuff on tah.org: Document Page
Teaching American History provides various free resources for American history and government teachers, including our popular seminars, multi-day seminars, and extensive database of original source documents. Still, to
The Importance of Research in Social Studies Classrooms
A Conversation with Sonja Czarnecki Sonja Czarnecki, 2022 MAHG Graduate “In order to understand history, you have to do history,” Sonja Czarnecki insists. “You need to see
The Tet Offensive, January 1968
U.S. Marines with Company G, 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, direct a concentration of fire at the enemy during Operation Allen Brook, 8 May 1968. www.tecom.usmc.mil.
Elizabeth Blackwell, Female Pioneer in Medicine
This month marks the 175th anniversary of Elizabeth Blackwell’s graduation from medical school, making her the first woman to be registered to practice medicine. Read
South Dakota Teacher of the Year Sees Teaching as a Team Effort
George Hawkins, a 2019 graduate of TAH’s Master of Arts with a Specialization in Teaching American History and Government (MASTAHG) program, was named South Dakota
Resources for Teaching the Presidential Election
In honor of the Iowa caucus and the impending presidential election, this week’s blog features one of our CDC volumes, The American Presidency. Edited by Jeremy Bailey and intended