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Resources for Presidents Day

Feb 10 2012
February 20 marks Presidents Day, 2012. What does this holiday mean to you? [...] »

Resources for African American History Month

Feb 2 2012
How do you incorporate African American history in your teaching? African American History Month is one among many opportunities. [...] »

The Bicentennial of 1812

Feb 1 2012
How much do your students know about the War of 1812? Find resources on the bicentennial of this often-overlooked war. [...] »

Resources for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jan 10 2012
Do you use Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a teachable moment? Our spotlight page and other resources can help! [...] »

Remembering Pearl Harbor: Resources for the 70th Anniversary

Nov 30 2011
December 7, 2011 will mark the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Discover resources for teaching the day. [...] »

Teaching Thanksgiving 2011

Nov 17 2011
Prepare for Thanksgiving with our spotlight page on the holiday! [...] »

Resources for Veterans Day

Nov 4 2011
How do your students celebrate Veterans Day? [...] »

Resources for Columbus Day

Oct 3 2011
Is Columbus Day just another school day (or day off), or a teachable moment? [...] »

In Remembrance: September 11, 2001

Aug 24 2011
September 11, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. When does the recent past become history? [...] »

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2011

May 17 2011
Scratch the surface of Asian Pacific American history this May, and keep digging. [...] »

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