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On This Day

• On This Day: Nelson Mandela Elected President May 9, 2012 On May 9, 1994, South Africa's newly elected parliament chose Nelson Mandela to be the first president of the post-apartheid era. Read More
• On This Day: V-E Day Ends World War II in Europe May 8, 2012 On May 8, 1945, Germany officially ceased military operations, ending the European conflict of World War II and prompting massive celebrations in Allied countries. Read More

Education News

• How Innovative Teachers Are Using Skype In Their Classrooms January 14, 2013 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 subjects of their learning or with students from other cultures. Teachers across the world have already arranged many enlightening and unforgettable conferences, demonstrating the extraordinary potential of Skype in the classroom. Read More
• 11 Things You May Not Know About Abraham Lincoln November 9, 2012 Abraham Lincoln is one of the most studied figures in American history, but there is still much you may not know about his life. We've scoured the best online resources about Lincoln and unearthed eleven interesting facts. Read More
• 101 Great Sites for Social Studies Class March 22, 2012 Many teachers have yet to fully embrace the potential for the Internet to transform the social studies curriculum. Whether your class is named History, Government, Civics, Economics or Psychology, there is a great wealth of material available online that will engage your students. We’ve assembled just a smattering of the best of it here. Read More
• How to Help Child Soldiers in Africa March 14, 2012 The Invisible Children campaign has brought a lot of attention to the issue of child soldiers. Here are some other ways that concerned students can help child soldiers in Africa. Read More

Education Web Guides

• Latin American Studies April 6, 2010 Historically rich, geographically diverse and culturally intriguing, Latin America is a fascinating place. Discover online resources for Latin American studies, including journals, information on specific countries and current events, and advice for pursuing a career or college major in Latin American studies. Read More
• Civil Rights Movement January 18, 2010 During the 1950s and ‘60s, African-Americans campaigned for an end to racial discrimination through a series of non-violent protests and marches. The Civil Rights Movement culminated with the passage of federal laws banning discrimination in voting, employment, housing and other sectors of American society. Read More

Happy Birthday

• Happy Birthday, Steve Jobs, Creator of Apple Computers February 24, 2012 Derided by some, held up as a technological savior by others, Steve Jobs helped launch a wave of personal computer use that has redefined the world’s economy and the way people interact, and he started it all from the comfort of his parents’ garage. Read More
  
• Happy Birthday, Samuel Adams, One of the US's Founding Fathers September 27, 2011 Rebel, patriot and politician Samuel Adams helped organize protests against the Stamp Act of 1765 and the Tea Act of 1773 and developed a base of resistance that would eventually lead to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Read More
  
• Wangari Muta Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Winner September 27, 2011 In 2004, Wangari Muta Maathai became the first African Woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Maathai is known as the founder of the “Green Belt Movement” to reforest Africa. Read More
  
• Happy Birthday, Harry Houdini, Escape Artist Extraordinaire March 24, 2011 During his short career, Harry Houdini’s “death-defying” feats astonished his audiences. People from all walks of life came to watch Houdini escape from shackles, milk cans and water tanks. Their fascination with his act continued his legacy long after his untimely death. Read More
  

Education Blog

• Answer Sheet: Week of September 25
  Did you take the Quiztory last week? Now it’s time to check your answers: 1. What document, written by George Mason, heavily influenced the Bill of Rights? Virginia Declaration of Rights 2. What journalist moderated the first ever presidential debate? Howard K. Smith 3. Which French, linguist and historian, famous for deciphering the Rosetta Stone said, “I dream only in [...]