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Did Revere's ride really look like that? Use historical documents to analyze [...] »
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Students shy or hesitant to speak up? Check out these tips to get students [...] »
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This guide focuses on the history of free speech in one crucial year ( [...] »
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Looking for ways to use fiction in your elementary history curriculum? Read [...] »
Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, help students reconsider [...] »
Help students reflect on the purpose of learning history and of education in [...] »
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