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Teach Disability History Using Court Cases

Published on Thu, 01/25/2024

A group picture in the Oval Office. President Obama, wearing a suit, is holding a large picture frame in front of a group of four other people. To his right stands Lois Curtis, an African American woman with short curly hair wearing a blazer, gestures at the picture frame that holds her artwork.

Post by Rich Cairn and Ross Newton

"Court cases are great for teaching history because they often deal with concrete details from everyday life."

- Ross Newton, High School History teacher, HEC Academy.

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Courts, Civic Engagement, Civics, Disability History, History, U.S. History, Social Studies, Inclusion, Curriculum

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