Welcome to H-High-S! The primary purpose of H-High-S is to facilitate an ongoing discussion of curriculum, instructional strategies, and educational resources involved in teaching history, social studies, and related subjects in American secondary schools.
Joe, I could not make such a commitment.
Because of my other commitments. Including moderating the New England History Teachers Association FB page (feel free to take from its archives): https://www.facebook.com/nehta.org/
Lots here. I'll focus on three things - assessment, historiography, West and the Rest in WHAP:
Yes, it would be great if history teaching became more focused on reading, writing, and discussing. And that's about it. Let me recommend Mike Schmoker's _Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning, 2nd Edition_ It is a manifesto for literacy across all subjects. I give it my highest recommendation. All pre-practicum and methods teachers should assign it!
The Dreyfuss Civics Initiative is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that aims to revive the teaching of civics in American public education to empower future generations with the critical-thinking skills they need to fulfill the vast potential of American citizenship.
The News Literacy Project is a national education nonprofit offering nonpartisan, independent programs that teach students how to know what to believe in the digital age.
Greetings everyone:
As I am entering my 25th year with H-Net and my 20th with H-High-S, I believe the time has come to put out a call to volunteers who would like to co-edit H-High-S and make it a more vibrant and vital resource for everyone in the history& social sciences teaching profession.
