ARTICLES:
A position paper on the state of Civic Education in Florida with recommendations for action.
If We Don't Know Our History We're History! by Jason Caros
Why we desperately need an increase in the study of history.
No Child Left With Mind by Jason Caros
Why students struggle with literacy and overall academic achievement.
Policymakers Fail Test on Civics by Jason Caros
The repercussion of neglecting Civics education.
Reading Comprehension Requires Knowledge - of Words and the World by E.D. Hirsch
The title provides a good hint...
The Case for and Against Homework by Robert Marzano and Debra Pickering
Why homework is important and why 'targeted' homework is essential.
The Knowledge to Achieve by Robert Sheffield
The importance of academic knowledge to students from economically impoverished backgrounds.
The Missing Link in Reading Comprehension by Jason Caros
Why middle and high school students struggle so much with reading comprehension and overall achievement, why learning gaps exist, and how to help remedy these issues.
The Privileged Status of Story by Daniel Willingham
How storytelling and/or using the storytelling format in constructing lessons positively impacts student interest and learning.
Why Students Don't Like School by Daniel Willingham
Willingham, a cognitive scientist, explains how teachers can foster the right cognitive conditions for students to engage in successful thought and enjoyment of learning.
WEBSITES:
EDSITEment
Variety of links to multiple web sites and resources available through government, non-profit, and commercial entities .
Eyewitness to History
Primary source documents for American and World History with good background information for each document.
History Teacher Website Teacher created site with loads of resources.
History Video Clips
Select history in the subject field to find many World and U.S. History video clips.
Legendary Florida
Interactive site for Jackson Walker's historical art related to Florida, includes curricular activities.
Library of Congress and National Archives
Primary documents, lessons, and more...
National History Education Clearinghouse
George Mason University's training web site for elementary and secondary history teachers.
Pioneer Settlement
The Settlement is a living history museum with an educational focus on the preservation of Florida's historic memory, programs related to topics such as pioneer life Florida Indian culture, folk art, and old time traditions
