In this episode, our guest, Dr. Andrew Porwancher, helps us explore how a founding father with Jewish roots shaped the early American landscape. This episode delves into Alexander Hamilton's fascinating Hamilton's overlooked Jewish heritage. Joined by an esteemed professor who has authoritatively written on the subject, we explore Hamilton's early life, Hamilton's education at a Jewish school in the Caribbean, and the influence of his mother, Rachel Levine. Discover how these unique aspects o...
Jun 24, 2024
52 min
Recorded initially on March 13th during a Civic Learning Week Webinar:Learn how to discuss policy and politics in your classroom with less stress! This panel features Dr. Bill Bianco, Research Lead of Policy vs Politics, and James Coan, Executive Director of More Like US. Elizabeth Evans, M.Ed., NBCT, Program Director for Civic Education, will moderate the discussion.Topics will include simple steps to vet data for your classroom better and how closing the “Perception Gap” (the finding that A...
Mar 25, 2024
1 hr 1 min
Join us for this episode where we debunk common misconceptions about the United States Constitution and learn some cool new facts. In this episode, we will explore popular beliefs about the Constitution and separate fact from fiction. Our guest, Dr. Andrew Porwancher, a historian, will help us understand this vital document's true meaning and significance. Let's delve into the myths surrounding the Constitution and uncover the truth about one of the most critical documents in American history...
Mar 11, 2024
55 min
Tammy, Jeremy, Tara, and Liz reflect on the training and implementation of the EAD taskforce with the hopes that other entities can learn from their experience. Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership
Nov 15, 2022
41 min
This episode features Marshall Trimble, the official Arizona State Historian. Jeff and Liz are joined by Dylan Dalzotto, Veterans Program Director as we discuss Marshall's service in the Marines, how he got to be the historian, and a few colorful stories about Arizona. Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership
Nov 8, 2022
42 min
In this episode, we discuss the history and importance of Veterans' Day and how Veterans are the ultimate primary source, and why they should speak in classrooms! Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership
Nov 8, 2022
23 min
Flowing Wells Teacher Erika Tornberg discusses blending Civics into World History using little tweaks instead of big steps. In this episode, Erika talked about how she took a lesson on Hammurabi's Code and elevated it using school rules and the Arizona Constitution in her 6th-grade classroom. Read More Here Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Lead...
Nov 1, 2022
24 min
In this episode, our intern, Emanuel, interviews two civic education rock stars to discuss what got them into teaching and what keeps them teaching.Allison Ekren is an 8th-grade social science teacher at Basha High School's Accelerated Middle School. Ashley Crose is a social sciences teacher at Saguaro High School. Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Educa...
Oct 25, 2022
49 min
In this episode, Chryste Berda discusses how she and a team of educators took some of their pain points for 3rd grade Arizona History and utilized the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap to facilitate more inquiry in elementary classrooms. Check out her post! Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Education and Leadership
Oct 18, 2022
21 min
This episode features one of our EAD Taskforce Educators, Maria James, an Elementary Social Studies and Science Specialist in Mesa. Maria discusses the importance of inquiry in elementary social studies and how her district brought more Indigenous history and sources into the classroom. Check out her piece on our website! Follow us on:TwitterLinked InInstagramWebsiteInterested in a Master's Degree? Check out the School of Civic and Economic Leadership's Master's in Classical Liberal Educatio...
Oct 11, 2022
17 min
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