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The Teaching History Her Way PodcastAirlifted, Uplifted: Operation Babylift, Transracial Adoptees, and the ClassroomSend us a textIn this deeply personal and powerful episode of Teaching History Her Way, I sit down with my friend and colleague, Amy Mai Tierney, to discuss her experience as one of the many children brought to the United States through Operation Babylift at the end of the Vietnam War. Amy Mai shares her story of growing up as a transracial adoptee, how she uses history to understand her identity, and the questions that still remain. We explore why it’s essential for history teachers—and all educators—to acknowledge and understand the unique experiences of tra...2025-05-0337 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastHistory is an Invitation to Wonder: Insights from Kansas TeachersSend us a textIn this special episode of Teaching History Her Way, I’m bringing you conversations from the Kansas Social Studies Conference at the Eisenhower Library in Abilene, Kansas, where I had the honor of delivering the keynote address. I had the privilege of speaking with both veteran and preservice teachers about the ways they help students move beyond memorization to truly think like historians. Their passion, creativity, and dedication to meaningful historical inquiry are nothing short of inspiring. Tune in to hear their insights, strategies, and the incredible work they’re doing in their clas...2025-02-1315 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastBadass Women, Badass Stories: Strategies for Highlighting Local Women's HistorySend us a textGet ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation! In this special episode of the Teaching History Her Way Podcast, I’m joined by an incredible panel of educators—Karalee Wong Nakatsuka, Shannon Salter, Angela Lee, and Annie Evans—to discuss teaching women's history, particularly on the local level. Students seeing history in their own communities is incredibly powerful!We recorded this episode, in part, to build excitement for our upcoming presentation at the National Council of the Social Studies Conference in Boston on November 23, 2024. Together, we explore how educators can uncover and sh...2024-11-1734 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastArt, Exploration, and Wonder with ArtsQSend us a textIn this exciting episode of the Teaching History Her Way Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank, one of the founders of ArtsQ—a unique initiative launched in 2023 with a passion for bringing art, archaeology, and history to life in ways that captivate all learners. ArtsQ is all about making history accessible and fun through engaging videos and other resources designed to ignite curiosity and wonder.Join us as we discuss how ArtsQ works to help students of all ages explore the rich tapestry of human history—from discovering cultures thro...2024-11-0239 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastTeaching World War II with Shane GowerSend us a textIn this episode, I dive into teaching World War II with special guest Shane Gower, a Master Teacher at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. This summer, Shane spent a week coaching educators from across the U.S. on innovative ways to bring the history of WWII to life in the classroom. Join us as we discuss practical strategies, resources, and stories to help students engage with this pivotal period in history. Whether you’re a history teacher or just passionate about WWII, this episode is packed with insights to en...2024-10-0433 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastThanking Vietnam Veterans with Thy CavagnaroSend us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Thy Cavagnaro, founder of "Thanking Vietnam Veterans in Barnegat" and a Vietnamese refugee who has made Barnegat her home. Thy's inspiring story of resilience and gratitude led her to found "Thanking Vietnam Veterans in Barnegat," a movement dedicated to honoring the sacrifices of Vietnam Veterans. Join us as Thy shares her personal journey, the impact of the Vietnam War on her community, and the importance of acknowledging the service of these brave soldiers. Discover how Thy's unique perspective as a refugee has fueled her mission to...2024-09-1840 min
The Teaching History Her Way PodcastUnleash Learning with Joe SchmidtSend us a textJoin me and Joe Schmidt, Vice President of the National Council for the Social Studies, and Bill of Rights Institute Director of Special Programs, as we delve into the enriching topic of teaching social studies through inquiry. This exciting discussion will explore the power of inquiry-based learning in unlocking the potential of our classrooms and nurturing a deeper understanding of social studies. Together, we will examine innovative strategies for engaging students and igniting their passion for learning through the lens of inquiry. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical techniques...2024-09-0445 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastSpark Curiosity: Museums & Igniting Student Engagement with Leslie HayesSend us a textIn this episode of Teaching History Her Way, we journey beyond the classroom walls and into the treasure trove of learning that is a museum! Our guest, Leslie Hayes, Vice President for Education at the New-York Historical Society and the project director of the Women & the American Story project, joins us to discuss the powerful impact museums can have on student engagement.We'll explore:Why museums are a dynamic resource for educators of all grade levels.How historical artifacts and exhibits can bring the past to life for students.Strategies...2024-05-1339 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastNavigating Civics Education: Insights and Strategies with Trish EverettSend us a textTrish Everett, an educational designer and self-proclaimed "good-news fairy" for social studies teachers sheds light on her role in supporting educators, particularly in civics education. With extensive experience teaching government and psychology in Florida, Trish discusses the challenges she's observed in fostering civil discourse within civics classrooms.Join us for a great conversation!Note: Trish asked me to correct a statistic . When talking about the growth of AI, she said $136.6 trillion, but meant $136.6 billion (from this source). She also found more recent estimate for future growth of the industry to...2024-04-2537 min
Civics 101What's Going On With Civics Education?Listen to our full, two-part series from 2023 on the history of civics education, and the current legal and ideological debates around social studies happening in across the country today. Walking us through the past, present, and future of social studies and civic education are Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University, and Adam Laats, Historian and Professor of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership at Binghamton University. We also hear from Louise Dube, Executive Director of iCivics and member of the Implementation Consortium at Educating for American Democracy, Justin Reich, Director at MIT Tea...2024-02-2755 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastCommunity Collaboration with April WillsSend us a textIn this episode of The Teaching History Her Way Podcast, host CherylAnne Amendola engages in a thought-provoking conversation with guest April Wills. April teaches in rural Montana at a K-12 school and the focus of the discussion revolves around the power of community collaboration in guiding inquiry.April passionately shares insights into the transformative impact that working with the community can have on both students and community members. She emphasizes how collaboration allows individuals to contribute in meaningful ways, both big and small, fostering a reciprocal relationship between learners and their c...2024-01-2429 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastTrailblazing Tales: Rethinking Boston's Freedom Trail with Darcy DanielsSend us a textIn this episode of the Teaching History Her Way podcast we welcome Darcy Daniels. Darcy is not your typical historian—she's a dynamic storyteller who brings history to life through her immersive tours of the iconic Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts.Join us as Darcy discusses the concept of "deep dives" into American history, challenging the traditional narrative that often centers on just a few prominent figures. She passionately argues that understanding the Revolution goes beyond the stories of five influential men—it's about amplifying diverse voices and perspectives to provide a mo...2023-12-2836 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastElementary Civic Education and Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge with Jeff ScottSend us a textWe delve into the idea that it's our responsibility to reinforce the foundation of civic knowledge in students. By doing so, we empower them with the skills necessary for civic action and understanding civic life. This lays the groundwork for fostering respectful conversations and bridging differences as they grow into informed and engaged adults.Our discussion also highlights the upcoming Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge 2024 seminars and workshops, scheduled to open applications on January 1, 2024. These events cover a range of topics, such as Freedom, Opportunity, and the History of Immigration; E Pluribus...2023-12-0926 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastEmpowering Educators: Education for Democracy with Shannon SalterSend us a textJoin us on this episode of our podcast as we sit down with Shannon Salter, an influential figure in the field of education who currently serves on the governing consortium of Educating for American Democracy. In this interview, Shannon shares her insights on the crucial role of education in serving democracy, emphasizing the importance of both preparation and practice.Shannon believes that education plays a vital role in nurturing active and engaged citizens who are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in democratic processes. She highlights...2023-11-2238 min
TeachLab with Justin ReichCivics 101: Civics Education 2 - When the Curriculum is Against the LawCivics 101 is a podcast refresher course on the basics of how the U.S. government works, born from the brain trust at New Hampshire Public Radio and hosted by Hannah McCarthy and Nick Capodice. This is the second part in their series about the state of civic education in the US. In this episode, TeachLab host Justin Reich joins the Civics 101 team to talk about how teachers choose what to teach, so-called "divisive concepts laws," and how we can approach disagreements without falling prey to "division actors."This episode features: Justin Reich, Director at MIT...2023-10-2729 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastUnearthing History in Stone with Hailee AttorriSend us a textJoin us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the fascinating world of history through the lens of gravestones with Hailee Attorri, a dedicated history teacher from North Central Massachusetts. For over a decade, Hailee has been passionately unraveling the secrets of the past as a teacher and curator of a captivating gravestone Instagram account, where she showcases colonial and federal period gravestones through meticulous research and stunning photography.In this episode, Hailee takes us on a captivating journey, revealing the hidden educational treasures within cemeteries and graveyards. Discover how...2023-10-2132 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastEmpowering Voices: Coretta Scott King's Legacy with Author Alice Faye DuncanSend us a textIn this inspiring episode, join us as we dive deep into the remarkable life of Coretta Scott King with acclaimed author and National Board educator, Alice Faye Duncan. Duncan, the creative force behind popular works like "Martin and the Mountain Top" and "Just Like a Mama," takes us on a journey through her latest masterpiece, "Coretta Scott King."More than just a wife, Coretta Scott King was a fierce partner in the fight for justice alongside her husband, Martin Luther King Jr. From her early days standing strong against violence in...2023-10-0735 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastTeaching With Comics with Tim SmythSend us a textAre you ready to embark on a fascinating journey where teaching becomes an art form, and comics take center stage in the classroom? In this episode of the Teaching History Her Way podcast, join me as I sit down with Tim Smyth, who penned the enlightening book, "Teaching with Comics." Tim shares his unique perspective on education and how comics have opened up a world of creative possibilities for both teachers and students. Delve into the intersection of teaching and artistry as we explore why Tim believes that teaching is more than just...2023-09-2030 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastShakti Girls: Poems of Inspiring Indian Women with Shetal ShahSend us a textWelcome to the Teaching History Her Way Podcast, where we explore the empowering stories and insights that shape our world. In today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing author Shetal Shah, who has penned a captivating book titled "Shakti Girls." This delightful book weaves together 13 compelling biographies with engaging rhymes, celebrating remarkable Indian women who broke barriers and inspired generations.You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3L7ORKNLet's be friends and continue the conversation!Instagram: @teachinghistoryherwayTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/historyherway2023-09-0626 minCivics 101Civics Education 2: When the Curriculum is Against the LawToday is the second part in our series about the state of civic education in the US. We talk about how teachers choose what to teach, so-called "divisive concepts laws," and how we can approach disagreements without falling prey to "division actors."This episode features Louise Dube, Executive Director of iCivics and member of the Implementation Consortium at Educating for American DemocracyJustin Reich, Director at MIT Teaching Systems Lab and host of the TeachLab podcastCherylAnne Amendola, Department Chair and teacher at Montclair Kimberly Academy and host of the podcast Teaching History Her Way Cli...2023-08-2229 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastActivism, the ERA, and Feminism with Serene Williams and Kristen KellySend us a textHappy Women's History Month! This week's episode focuses on women's activism and the importance of women's history in K-12 schools as well as a strong, loud call for an AP Women's History course. We talk about the ERA, a push for an AP Women's History Course, and the feminist activism of Catholic nuns. This was one of my favorite conversations to date, and I hope you'll weigh in by chatting with us about it on Twitter or Instagram.Want to get in touch with Kristen and Serene, read their articles, or si...2023-03-1128 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastChatGPT as an Opportunity in the ClassroomSend us a textChatGPT, or Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer, is a technology that is sweeping across classrooms worldwide. How can we better understand ChatGPT and its capabilities and limitations? How can we leverage ChatGPT for and with our students? An emphasis on media literacy and open conversations about technology use can go a long way. Chat (see what I did there?) with me and Daniel Hutchinson, associate professor in the History Department at Belmont Abbey College developer of the experiment "What does AI know about history?" in a discussion about the implication of ChatGPT in the clas...2023-02-1529 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastCelebrating Black History Month is Important for Everyone!Send us a textBlack History Month is an opportunity for us to teach students about the rich history and culture of Black Americans. I am so excited to celebrate Black History Month in my classroom and in my school with my students and colleagues. There are so many reasons why you should be having Black History Month celebrations! I share those reasons and some of the ways I celebrate and integrate Black History in my classes and in school life with my colleagues. I'm so glad to have this conversation with you!Let's be frie...2023-02-0814 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastThe Great Migration Project & Making Learning PersonalSend us a textDebbie Branker and Diane Giangreco worked together to interview their (our) Black and African Amerian colleagues to document their families' experience with the Great Migration, the movement of six million African Americans out of the rural Southern United States to the urban Northeast, Midwest, and West between 1910 and 1970. The project is a gift to our community and is rich in personal histories, which really helps our students connect to history and learn empathy for others. Learn about their project and how you can take on something similar should you choose to do so- wi...2023-01-2025 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastCivic Education in Elementary School & the Fina Mendoza Mysteries with Kitty FeldeSend us a textJoin me and author Kitty Felde as we discuss civic education and her mystery series, Fina Mendoza, which introduces civic education to elementary students. Our lively conversation will leave you with plenty of ideas and inspiration about how to get kids interested and involved in learning and participating in civics and government. You are going to love hearing Kitty's insights as she is a wealth of knowledge and energy, and her expertise on reporting from Capitol Hill is unmatched.Let's be Friends!Instagram: @teachinghistoryherwayTwitter: http://www.tw...2023-01-0525 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastSocial Justice in the Classroom with Lindsay LyonsSend us a textWhy is social justice in the classroom so important? How do we integrate social justice in our classrooms for our youngest learners all the way to our almost-adult learners? Explore these questions and more with me and educational justice coach Lindsay Lyons in this episode, plus get your free Circle Planning resource from Lindsay by visiting my blog, www.teachinghistoryherway.com or going directly to http://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/herway !Let's be Friends!Instagram: @teachinghistoryherwayTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/historyherwayOn the Web/Blog: http://www.teachinghistoryherway.co...2022-12-2726 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastIntegrating Indigenous History (and not just in October!)Send us a textIn this week's episode, I discuss two ways in which I've integrated Indigenous history into my classes. "Months" are important- they highlight a culture's contributions and history- AND they're not the only time we should be representing different groups of people in the narrative. I chat about strategies I've used to talk about the Lenape, who are the tribe native to my home and school in New Jersey, as well as the latest way I've used an online exhibit at the Harvard Peabody Museum to learn about the Wampanoag. Let's be Fri...2022-10-1114 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastAdvice for New History & Social Studies TeachersSend us a textI love our history and social studies teacher family, and I can't think of a better way for the Teaching History Her Way Podcast to welcome new and preservice teachers to the family than to give them some advice. Hey, if they're listening (or you are) it technically isn't unsolicited advice, right?! From building trust with students to gathering and building a personal learning network, I've identified six things that history and social studies teachers can do right now to make their lives easier as new teachers, preservice teachers, or teachers who aren't so...2022-09-2016 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastWomen of World War II with Mike OchsSend us a textThe women's history of World War II is diverse and rich. Dive into the women's history of World War II with Women and the American Story ambassador Mike Ochs. Learn about some great sources and how to use them to open the eyes of your students to the deep history of women in the war beyond Rosie the Riveter.Visit WAMS: www.nyhistory.org/wamsVisit Rosie the Riveter Revisited: https://csulb-dspace.calstate.edu/handle/10211.3/206720Let's be Friends!Instagram: @teachinghistoryherwayTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/historyherway2022-09-1424 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastDemocracy, Madison, and Our Rights with Linda MonkSend us a textTeachers are called to defend democracy. Join me as I get the honor of chatting with Linda Monk, JD about the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, James Madison, and the implications of how the Constitution is interpreted. We chat about the health of democracy, the political origins of the United States, and of, course, what it all meant for different kinds of people back then and now.This is a delightful conversation that is informative, entertaining, and most importantly, insightful. This episode is a highlight of season 3! Learn more! Visi...2022-09-0742 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastMabel Ping-Hua Lee: Suffragist & ActivistSend us a textLucretia Mott. Susan B. Anthony. Elizabeth Cady Stanton. When you hear those names you probably automatically think about women’s suffrage. The women’s suffrage movement in the United States was led by far more than the usual names, though. There were women of every color, ethnicity, race, and sexuality that fought hard for universal women’s suffrage. Recently, I was teaching my 5th-grade class about the 19th Amendment, and one of my students raised her hand and asked me, “Were there any Asian women involved in the suffrage movement?” While I knew the answer...2022-05-2716 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastSuperheroines of the Civil War with Tracy Garrison FeinbergSend us a textThroughout history, including during the American Civil War, women had and made choices. We can't tell stories by downplaying women in our complicated and messy history. Using women of the Civil War, as a vehicle, Tracy Garrison Feinberg and I discuss empowerment, agency, and purpose. Women's drive to improve society in many ways gives them power, and there is no boilerplate woman! There is no single story that tells the entirety of the experiences and impact of women in history, and each one somehow turned the tide of history, even those whose names we d...2022-05-1226 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastExperiences as Asian American Educators with Angela Lee & Karalee Wong NakatsukaSend us a textIn a very special episode, master educators Angela Lee and Karalee Wong Nakatsuka enlighten our audience about their experiences as Asian American educators. Together, they explore themes of empowerment, representation, and stereotypes, and offer suggestions to allies about how to best support our Asian American students, colleagues, and friends. So much has changed for them as individuals and as a part of the AAPI community since the start of the pandemic, but much has also carried over since before the pandemic began. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.A...2022-05-0340 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastTeaching History in Special EducationSend us a textIn this episode, join Neil Wrona, middle school special educator in Howard County, MD. He has spent most of his 8 years teaching in alternative Special Ed schools helping students whose emotional disabilities have caused them to fall behind academically. I have never been a special education teacher and talking to Neil about working with students with learning differences gave me a glimpse into his experience. Neil shares strategies for helping his students learn that can be used in ALL classrooms, and he gives a special nod to support teachers. Ready to be...2022-04-2626 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastWomen Civil War Soldiers and Gender Expression: Just because we don't know doesn't mean it's not so!Send us a textIn this episode, I interview New York Historical Society Women and the American Story Ambassador, Lee Sharmat, about women soldiers in the Civil War. In this intervew, we get to chat not only about women as fierce fighters in America's bloodiest conflict, but also about gender and sexuality and what those meant for these women and in the time period. Lee highlights the bravery of these soldiers, but also reminds us that there is still SO much to uncover about the people about the past. Just because we don't know, doesn't mean it's not...2022-04-1929 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastLafayette, Mendez, Korematsu, and La Flesche Picotte: Telling Untold Stories in US HistorySend us a textIn this episode, I interview Sarah January, writer, content creator, author for History Collection, and teacher, about untold stories in history. Join us as we chat about some of her favorites, James Armistead Lafayette, Sylvia Mendez, Fred Korematsu, and Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte. Never heard these names? Great! Sarah will tell you all about them and we'll discuss how to use their stories in your classroom. Heard of everyone? Also awesome! You'll love this episode.Want to get in touch with Sarah? Visit her on the web, http://www.sarahjanuarywrites.com or fo...2022-04-0534 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastMexican-American School Experience & Shaping Student IdentitySend us a textAmanda Garcia, proud Tejana, chats with me in this episode about her experience and her family's experience as Mexican Americans in Texas. This leads to an enlightening, reflective conversation about how we as teachers help to shape students' identities through our lessons and our interactions with them. Amanda gives us ideas about how to be practitioners who honor our students' cultures, customs, and languages and leaves us with questions to reflect upon our practices, as our intention to help our diverse body of students isn't as influential as the impact of our actions an...2022-03-2234 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastNellie Bly: History & How to Use Her Story in the Classroom with Meredith ForteSend us a textWomen's history, the history of journalism, civic action, the history of treating mental illness, and much more: this is just some of what Nellie Bly's story- both her life story and her epic investigative journalism- can bring to your classroom. Join us this week as Meredith Forte, an expert educator in the Bloomfield, New Jersey school district, discusses Nellie Bly's life, work, and ways to bring Bly into your classroom in meaningful ways for your students.Read 10 Days in a Mad-House: https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/bly/madhouse/madhouse.html2022-03-1527 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastBring History and Civics to Life: Lessons and Strategies to Cultivate Informed, Empathetic CitizensSend us a textIn this episode, Karalee Wong Nakatsuka and Laurel Aguilar-Kirchhoff about their upcoming publication, "Bring History and Civics to Life: Lessons and Strategies to Cultivate Informed, Empathetic Citizens." Their book is an invitation to history, civics, and social studies teachers (and all teachers, actually!) to bring empathy, educational technology, and community into the classroom. Karalee & Laurel offer teachers, from beginners to the most advanced, ways to make their classrooms places where representation matters and educational technology can be used to help drive learning and social-emotional learning skills. You really don't want to mis...2022-03-0332 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastCritical Race Theory and the Classroom, Episode 2Send us a textThis episode continues the conversation of Critical Race Theory and about the manufactured crisis in history classrooms. Learn more about what CRT actually is, that it is not being taught in history classrooms, and how legislation against supposed CRT is hurting teachers and students because it eroding trust and relationships between teachers and parents, it is not allowing teachers to fully represent their student populations in the curriculum, and it is keeping actual critical conversations that involve race and identity out of the classroom even though it is impossible to divorce race and hi...2022-03-0124 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastTeaching History using Stories with Dan LewerSend us a textYou are in for a treat! In this episode, Dan Lewer of History 4 Humans is here to talk to us all about the importance of storytelling in history classes. Build empathy, include more student experiences, and draw in learners with some of the storytelling techniques that Dan suggests.Want to get in touch with Dan?Instagram: @history_4_humansYouTube: History For HumansLet's be Friends!Instagram: @teachinghistoryherwayTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/historyherwayFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/teachinghistoryherwayOn the Web/Blog: htt...2022-02-2237 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastThe Changing Historiography of the Civil War with Brandon EldridgeSend us a textAs a graduate student I finally realized the importance of historiography, or the study of historical writing. I kind of like to call it "the history of history." Brandon Eldridge recently published a paper about the changing historiography of the Civil War. In this episode he and I talk bout how important it is for teachers to know the ever-changing landscape of historical study. Knowing and understanding the different interpretations of history over time and across ideologies helps us as teachers better understand our field. Furthermore, studying historiography helps students realize that history isn't...2022-02-1531 minThe Teaching History Her Way PodcastStudents Take the Lead & Uncover School's Vile NamesakeSend us a textIn this episode, Nathan McAllister, 2010 Kansas and National History Teacher of the Year talks about "Why not"? When a student has an idea, help them be brilliant even if it wasn't in the plan. This philosophy led to Nate's students working to successfully enact legislation, to building on the football field, to discovering that Seman school district was named after an active and proud KKK member and fighting to change the name of the school and district. AP News coverage of Seman High Name ChangeGet in touch with Nath...2022-01-3042 min