March 23, 2015
Article: Knowledge of American History Rapidly Becoming History
Glenn Ricketts
What do most students know about US history? Very little. What to do about it? Good question.
February 10, 2015
MTC: Bill Moyers’ America—Ugh!
Mark Bauerlein
At Salon Magazine, Bill Moyers has an essay penned in direct response to criticism of Barack Obama for his remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast. People have assailed Obama for his scolding tone......
January 12, 2015
Article: Push-Back on APUSH
Robert L. Paquette
Robert L. Paquette describes his encounter with AP history at the high school level.
December 2, 2014
Article: APUSH and Speaking in Educational Code
KC Johnson
Brooklyn College historian KC Johnson finds the new AP history standards heavy on skills, light on content.
October 15, 2014
Article: Academic Social Science and our Capitalist Economy
William H. Young
William Young assesses the impact of contemporary social science on the economy.
September 10, 2014
Article: The Coming Wars over Curriculum: A Case Study on Politics, History, and Social Studies Standards
Kevin S. Krahenbuhl
Dr. Kevin S. Krahenbuhl, Assistant Professor of Education at North Dakota State University, discusses declining curriculum standards and the need for strong core courses.
September 12, 2014
Article: Open Letter to Texas Board of Education on College Board’s New History Framework
Peter Wood
Peter Wood writes an open letter to the Texas Board of Education, urging action against the new AP U.S. History standards.