From the Classroom
When Fourth Graders Meet Abraham Lincoln's Words (And Actually Understand Them)
Fourth graders read Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address and actually understood it—not because of vocabulary drills, but because they read it as Florida legislators preparing for Reconstruction.
Why Your Students Need Their Own History Portfolio (And How to Make It Happen)
"Mrs. Zema, can I show my mom my timeline?" Marcus was holding his composition notebook, pointing to where he'd documented Pedro Menéndez's landing. That moment reminded me why student learning portfolios aren't just "nice to have"—they're essential for helping students see themselves as historians and learners.