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Learning from the Experts

Photo, Professor presenting at a grant workshop, Developing Master Teachers

Historians learn from contact with educators. [...] »

Teaching Teachers Using Primary Sources

Illustration, The Capture of Vicksburg, August 1, 1863, Harpers

Context and finding connections make for effective primary source use. [...] »

Dedicated Project Director

Photo, Teachers listening during a grant workshop. TAH: History Connected

Having a project director is nonnegotiable—Jeff Sun stresses the importance of investing time and money in a dedicated project director for TAH Grant projects. [...] »

Quality Evaluation: It Takes Work

Teachers discussing the days lessons on a warm sunny day. TAH: History Connected

Qualitative or quantitative? You get out of evaluation what you put in. [...] »

History in Every Classroom

Making history the everyday in K-5 classrooms. [...] »

Integrating History and Maps

Bring the natural landscape to New York City students and vice-versa. [...] »

Challenges of Assessment

Photo, Teachers researching materials for lessons. Chicago History Project

How (and can) the effectiveness of a project be objectively measured? [...] »

Accessibility: Inviting Participation

Cigarette card, "Thanks for your invitation," c. 1893-1903, NYPL

Invite teachers in through the choice of project model and venue. [...] »

Building Community Among Teachers

Photo, Teachers working together on lessons plans. TAH: Rivers, Roads, and Rails

No one can teach in a vacuum. [...] »

Making Connections: Using What's Taught

Take the time to let teachers learn by doing, and present information in different ways. [...] »

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