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One Source, Multiple Versions, Many Perspectives: Teaching Key Documents in U.S. History – Teaching with the Library
Teaching with the Library Primary Sources & Ideas for Educators ISSN 2691-6916 Share & Subscribe to this blog One Source, Multiple Versions, Many Perspectives: Teaching Key Documents in U.S. History Posted by: Colleen Smith, January 27, 2026 This blog post is by Lee Ann Potter, director of Professional Learning and Outreach Initiatives at the Library…
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Texas A&M banned these Plato readings from my class. Here’s what everyone should know about his teachings. – MS NOW
Opinion Texas A&M told me not to teach these Plato readings. That’s not how you make universities great again. The Greek philosopher explicitly urged his students to seek the truth — even when it was uncomfortable or controversial. So should universities. By Martin Peterson, Jan. 10, 2026, 6:00 AM EST As a professor of philosophy and…
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Trump’s Department of Education strips “professional” status from teaching, nursing and other essential fields – World Socialist Web Site
Trump’s Department of Education strips “professional” status from teaching, nursing and other essential fields By Nancy Hanover, Kimie Saito, 24 November 2025 The Trump administration’s Department of Education (ED) has effectively reclassified nursing, teaching, social work, and dozens of other essential professions as non-professional fields through changes to federal student loan regulations. This move will…
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Tenement Museum teaches students history through ordinary people – NPR
This museum immerses students in U.S. history: ‘You can smell it, touch it, see it’ October 10, 20255:00 AM ET By Cory Turner Kat Lloyd stands in the dim light on the first-floor staircase of a dilapidated, New York City tenement building. Before her: a tour of wide-eyed teens on a field trip from their…
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Sparking Young Minds with Forensic Science and Storytelling
Guest Blogger Sparking Young Minds with Forensic Science and Storytelling September 29, 2025| Guest Contributor What do fingerprints, footprints, and fiber analysis have in common? Picture a group of kids huddled over a table in your library, dusting for “mystery” fingerprints they just read about in a story. Their eyes widen as the patterns appear!…
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Community: People and Places – A New Primary Source Set for Educators | Teaching with the Library
Teaching with the Library Primary Sources & Ideas for Educators ISSN 2691-6916 Share & Subscribe to this blog Community: People and Places – A New Primary Source Set for Educators September 23, 2025, Posted by: Colleen Smith …Share this post… What is a community? What makes a community? Generating and investigating questions about communities —…
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Welcome Back to Teaching with the Library – Library of Congress
We welcome educators back to the classroom and back to Teaching with the Library! We welcome educators back to the classroom and back to Teaching with the Library! Read original article: Read More
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Education Department drops English-learner guidance for schools – The Washington Post
Exclusive Education Department quietly removes rules for teaching English learners The move is an acceleration of President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring English the country’s “official language.” August 20, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. EDT, Today at 6:00 a.m. EDT, 7 min Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Trump administration aims to “promote assimilation over division.” (Mark…
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Teach Writing With The New York Times: Our 2025-26 Curriculum – The New York Times
Writing Curriculum Teach Writing With The New York Times: Our 2025-26 Curriculum Our eight writing units are based on real-world features like reviews, opinion essays, narratives, podcasts, photo essays and more. Listen to this article · 30:12 min Learn more By The Learning Network, July 30, 2025 What can the news, features, essays, interviews, photos,…
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Mass Persuasion Campaigns: A New Primary Source Set for Educators – Library of Congress – April 24, 2025
Throughout U.S. history, organizations have sought to win the hearts and minds of the public through intentional, sustained mass persuasion campaigns. Analyzing primary sources related to these campaigns can provide students with opportunities to develop their information literacy skills while reflecting on key moments in history. A new primary source set from the Library of…
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Teaching Resources for Women’s History Month
Teaching Resources for Women’s History Month March 18, 2025Posted by: Colleen Smith Looking for resources and teaching ideas for Women’s History Month? Check out these blog posts, classroom materials, and resources from the Library. You’ll find ideas that can support teaching and learning in different subjects (Science/STEM, Social Studies, English Language Arts) and across grade…
