Tag: secondary education

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January 31, 2025

Bringing Trailblazing Ohio Women in Healthcare into the Classroom

Special thanks to intern Jessie Tudor-Tangeman for writing this month's blog. Did you know that Ohio was once the home of the first female doctor in the United States? Or that Toledo, Ohio was the location for one of the first female African American owned pharmacies in the nation? Would it surprise you to know […]
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December 13, 2024

Remembering a Forgotten Legend: Hallie Q. Brown

Special thanks to our guest contributor Kevin Lydy at the National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center (NAAMCC) for writing this blog. So I pay my tribute to you While you live to hear me say That I pride myself in knowing you, And in seeing you each day. While I see your smile and hear […]
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October 1, 2024

Bringing Children’s Voices into the Social Studies Classroom

“Children should be seen but not heard,” goes the old adage. But what if we can help our students view their role in history differently? What if we taught students to view children not as mere background players in history, but as a key part of unlocking historical curiosity? Though children’s voices are often underrepresented […]
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August 28, 2024

Teaching Hispanic Heritage Month – Part 3

Hispanic and Latinx history is an intricate and expansive tapestry that encompasses a diverse array of experiences, cultures, and contributions that have shaped not only the United States but the entire Western Hemisphere. Far more than a singular narrative, this history spans centuries, continents, and countless stories of resilience, creativity, and influence. It includes the […]