Washington Journal
Teaching American History
2005-06-30T09:35:39-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMDU2XC8xODczODAtMDUtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==The guest talked about teaching American history in schools, including recent studies by the National Assessment Governing Board, the meaning of ‘basic level of understanding history,’ and proposals for helping students achieve at a higher level. He will be testifying before a Senate subcommittee on provisions of the American History Achievement Act (S. 860) and the results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress in U.S. history and civics.
Video clips were shown of interviews with teachers. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.
The guest talked about teaching American history in schools, including recent studies by the National Assessment Governing Board, the meaning of…
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The guest talked about teaching American history in schools, including recent studies by the National Assessment Governing Board, the meaning of ‘basic level of understanding history,’ and proposals for helping students achieve at a higher level. He will be testifying before a Senate subcommittee on provisions of the American History Achievement Act (S. 860) and the results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress in U.S. history and civics.
Video clips were shown of interviews with teachers. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. close
Video clips were shown of interviews with teachers. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.
The guest talked about teaching American history in schools, including recent studies by the National Assessment Governing Board, the meaning of… read more
The guest talked about teaching American history in schools, including recent studies by the National Assessment Governing Board, the meaning of ‘basic level of understanding history,’ and proposals for helping students achieve at a higher level. He will be testifying before a Senate subcommittee on provisions of the American History Achievement Act (S. 860) and the results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress in U.S. history and civics.
Video clips were shown of interviews with teachers. He also responded to audience telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. close
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