The National Council for History Education (NCHE) successfully led The Rural Experience in America project for three years funded by the Library of Congress Teaching
From 2021 to 2024, The Rural Experience in America: Community Civics through Historical Inquiry project empowered K–12 teachers nationwide to uncover and share stories of
The history of a place is as unique as the individuals within it. When communities that were once very rural experience accelerated growth in a
Rural spaces and people are far from monolithic. Rural places come in all shapes and sizes, varying not only in geography, but also in culture,
Teachers play a pivotal role in helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions essential for responsible and active citizenship. Teachers need support in the
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Seated on the floor facing their teacher, a group of third graders listen intently to a question posed by their classmate: “Does segregation still exist
Creating citizens who are active within their communities and government has long been a goal of education. Teachers, especially those who teach social studies, are
As a high school social studies teacher for the past thirteen years, I have worked with students on analyzing historical primary sources, but it also
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