The U.S. Library of Congress is a treasure trove for teachers—so much so that it can become a bit overwhelming. So, for today, I’d like to share just one resource, Lyrical Legacy, a collection of 400 years of American song and poetry. Few things can give us insight into a place or period of history … Continue reading
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Questions in African American History
One of the most important things we can do to help students exercise their creativity is to teach them how to ask good questions. In particular, if we want them to understand how creativity occurs within the disciplines, we need to help them think about the kinds of questions professionals might ask in the individual … Continue reading