JACK EMERIAN: Civil 00003852War Revisited connects us to our history Oct 21, 2009
Thanks to the generosity and support of hundreds of volunteers and sponsors, what began as a modest endeavor 20 years ago has developed into an American history class for thousands. We invite you to come and explore with us this pivotal chapter in the American experience. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Coming of age Oct 14, 2009
" THE BIRTH OF HIP-HOP Comprises different elements: Rap, DJing, breakdance, graffiti Sub-cultural expression grew out of the "disenfranchisement of the ghetto inner-city" in the late 70s Began in the Bronx in New York but found different styles on east and west coasts of US Although largely created by African-Americans, Puerto Ricans also very influential DJ Kool Herc is often credited as the first DJ to cut between records on the break Records rely on "samples" - audio collages of song... (BBC News -- Americas)
San Mateo to Philly in 1978 in an Opel GT Oct 5, 2009
It was once, and may still be, essential to a rounded Berkeley education to read Jack Kerouac's "On the Road," in an American history class, then get in a car and drive it. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mrs. R makes it real Oct 1, 2009
Westwood High School's Vicki Reznicek addresses her American history class during a discussion on the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday morning ... In her American History class on Wednesday, she handed out papers to each student and walked them through each step before letting them work on their own. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Open Mike: Commander in Class? Sep 26, 2009
I watched Obama's speech during my American history class Sept. 16. Obama stressed the importance of hard work and said that anyone who has ever made a great impact on today's society started out as what I am right now: a student. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
View of the past Sep 19, 2009
The students of Ron Elliotts seventh-grade American history class used the day to tour various points in American history. It ties in perfectly with the time period his students are studying in class. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Wellesley resident travels to Peru for school trip Aug 25, 2009
The boys who had taken the Latin American history class were able to see many art works and sites they had learned about. The tour guides were impressed by their knowledge at the sites, Guerra said. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Lemonade Stands, Business Instincts, and Surviving the Recession Jul 29, 2009
Rather than doing nothing while I checked the want ads, I began auditing an American history class at the summer session at UCLA and quickly devised a scheme to try to sell notes and study guides to the more than 500 students who attended the lectures. I took class notes in the morning, walked over to the library to type them up on master mimeograph sheets (in a barbaric era long before the advent of laptops) and then made enough copies to hand out to every student in the class during the... (Townhall.com)
1Kansas Teacher Claims Conservative Views Led to Loss of Job» Jun 16, 2009
Latham who was criticized for not airing President Obama's inaugural address during an American history class says he first realized during a meeting last September with Assistant Principal Jan Gentry that his personal political views weren't making the grade with the rest of the faculty at the 2,000-student Lawrence High School. The 44-year-old teacher filed a grievance earlier this month with his district after his contract was not renewed in April. (Fox News)
Where in the world?: Patton student takes 3rd at state geography bee Apr 17, 2009
Eighth-grader Jordan Boyce answers his classmates' questions about the Kansas Geography Bee, in which he placed third, during American History class April 14 at Patton Junior High School. Lamp photo by Prudence Siebert. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
A College to Be Proud of Apr 2, 2009
In Joy Davis Cupp's American history class, my pen nearly ran dry, but her lectures were fascinating. And once I enrolled in Bob Harvey's American lit classes, I could better understand how the literature and history of our country intertwined. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Emergency Lesson Plans Mar 27, 2009
In an American History class or a Civics class, the plan can be as simple as. Dividing the class into small groups. (Suite101.com)
Host families needed for Japanese students Mar 27, 2009
The students take an English class and an American history class Monday through Friday in Valley Springs. The take field trips after class and will be home nights and weekends. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
