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History eNews from Emerging America – JANUARY 29, 2015

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NEWS Arizona requires students to pass U.S. Citizenship test. Commentary by Robert Pondiscio in The Education Gadfly. http://edexcellence.net/articles/model-citizens Give input on Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization. Currently no support for Social Studies. National Council for the Social Studies supports Programs of National Significance.

Registration Open for Free “First to Fight” Workshop

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Online registration is now open for a free workshop exploring the role played by American volunteers in the Spanish Civil War. The First to Fight workshop will provide participants with powerful strategies to teach content and the Common Core, with the following resources and questions: To learn more and register online, click here.

HISTORY eNEWS Vol. 2, Issue 1 for JANUARY 20, 2015

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DDM Survey – South Shore Social Studies Supervisors (5S) is taking a brief online survey on implementation of District Determined Measures (DDMs). Please participate! Don’t forget the PLC for Social Studies Department Chairs, TODAY (Tuesday) 3:30-5:00pm. Karen White from Mass DESE will Skype in at 4:00 to answer questions about DDMs, PARCC, Model Curriculum Units, […]

HISTORY eNEWS Vol. 1, Issue 16 for DECEMBER 22, 2014

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NEWS Strengthening Civic Learning in the Commonwealth – 01/22/15 – Millbury Memorial Jr/Sr High School; 4-7 pm. Working group invites participation from teachers, administrators, policy makers… with concerns and recommendations on preparing next generation for civic engagement. 3 minutes to present. Bring written copy of testimony. Register by 01/15/15.

Model Lesson Plans: Spanish Civil War Propaganda

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Arriba España! As the Spanish Civil War raged between 1936­-1939, struggles between competing ideologies played out on the streets as well as in the trenches. As much of Europe prepared for another global war, the military and social clashes in Spain served a dress rehearsal for potent new tools of propaganda as well as deadly […]

HISTORY eNEWS Vol. 1, Issue 15 for DEC. 3, 2014

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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TPS-CES – EVENTS DEADLINE APPROACHES: UMass Amherst – CES History Institute – Register by Dec. 15 Earn 10 PDPs & $50 gift card for attending any two Feinberg Lectures plus two sessions at CES in Northampton, January 22 and February 26 – 4:30-7:00pm. NEW – Additional sessions: Tues., Dec. 9, 4:00pm – […]

HISTORY eNEWS Vol. 1, Issue 14 for NOV. 20, 2014

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NEWS Still Seeking Examples of DDMs CES hopes to see example of District Determined Measures (DDMs) for Social Studies. Email YOUR examples to rcairn@collaborative.org. @EmergingAmerica – Follow Emerging America Tweets when I go to the National Council for the Social Studies Conference in Boston – Nov. 21-23. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TPS-CES – EVENTS UMass Amherst […]

History eNews – Resources and Events for Nov. 14, 2014

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HISTORY eNEWS Vol. 1, Issue 13 for NOVEMBER 14, 2014 NEWS Seeking Examples of DDMs CES and a team of teachers is drafting state exemplar District Determined Measures (DDMs) for Geography-7th Grade. We will also develop a packet of exemplar DDMs for U.S. and World History–and possibly other subjects. Please help us by emailing YOUR […]

New Feature: Model Lesson Plans

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Starting with this model lesson for Kindergarten, EmergingAmerica.org launches a new feature. Periodically, we will post exemplary inquiry-based lessons using primary sources from the Library of Congress. Contact us with feedback or your own drafts or suggestions for lesson ideas.” – Rich Cairn, Director, Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Program of the Collaborative […]

2014 History Institute – Learning from American Environmental History

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The 2014 History Institute, which is a collaboration between the UMass Department of History and the Collaborative for Educational Services in Northampton. The History Institute brings scholars to K-12 teachers to discuss the historical significance of current events. The lectures are free and open to the public. David Glassberg, “Learning from American Environmental History” Thursday, […]

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