Six Women Who Were “Hidden Figures”
History is full of women who never got fair credit for their brilliant ideas, heroic deeds or extraordinary work, often due to prejudice, discrimination...
Sites for Learning About Countries
The sites below have a cool collection of tools to help you learn about different countries. A lot of students have to research countries,...
The Origins of Christmas
December 17, 2013
by Denis Cummings
Since the mid-fourth century, Western Christians have celebrated Christmas on Dec. 25 to honor the birth date of Jesus Christ....
Why Do We Have Daylight Saving Time?
Why do we fall back one hour in the autumn, and spring ahead one hour in the spring?
Most U.S. residents dutifully set their clocks...
11 Things You May Not Know About Abraham Lincoln
by Denis Cummings
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most studied figures in American history, but there is still much you may not know about...
The True Meaning of Memorial Day
Today, Memorial Day is part of the three-day weekend each May that signals the beginning of summer, and is marked by beach trips and...
The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
Centuries ago, in a seemingly lost age where rulers built monuments of stone, seven structures stood out for their grandiosity, and for the awe...
Civil Rights Cities: Little Rock, Arkansas
Witness to one of the defining moments in the U.S. civil rights movement, Little Rock, Ark., made history in 1957 when nine African American...
How Innovative Teachers Are Using Skype In Their Classrooms
Skype gives students and teachers the ability to connect with the outside world without leaving the classroom, allowing them to meet face-to-face with the...
Lending an Artistic Touch to Math
Some educators are using the arts and humanities to enhance their teaching of math.
Math for Web 2.0
Unlike the arts, Math has struggled to find...
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Using Computer Programs to Improve Student Writing
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Students at all levels across the country are struggling to develop writing skills, making some educators turn to Web-based programs...
