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The History Matters Podcast

Knowledge Matters Campaign
History Education
Elementary Education
Literacy
Social Studies Education
Civics Education
Elementary History Instruction
History Instruction
Investigating History
History
The American Revolution
Social Studies Instruction
Knowledge Matters Campaign
Core Knowledge Foundation
Social Studies Curriculum
Bayou Bridges
Bayou Bridges Curriculum
Louisiana
Teacher Professional Development
Gates Foundation's Big History Project
Literacy Improvement

Curious. Confident. Knowledgeable about the world. A content-rich approach to teaching history supports all this and more—even in our youngest students. Yet history has all but disappeared from American elementary schools. On the the History Matters Podcast, we explore the vast untapped potential of high-quality history instruction to build knowledge, accelerate literacy, and prepare students to p... more

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Thirteen colonies rose up, rebelled against an Empire, and won their independence. These unlikely victors built a new nation on democratic principles that inspired similar movements around the world.

How should we tell the story of our nation’s foun... more

In Thermopolis, Wyoming, second-grade students love learning about the War of 1812, from the swashbuckling sea battles off the coast of Louisiana to the bombardment at Maryland’s Fort McHenry that inspired the “Star-Spangled Banner”—engaging lessons ... more

Many teachers build history lessons on primary sources like letters and legal documents. But without context and historical thinking skills, students can’t make much meaning from them, say guests Jon Bassett and Gary Shiffman, co-founders of the Four... more

What do teachers need to successfully teach high-quality history lessons in elementary school?

A strong curriculum is a great start, but teachers also need aligned professional learning and time to dig in and build the content knowledge that support... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Botstein
Co-director and producer of the PBS series 'The American Revolution'
PBS
Episode: Bonus Episode: Following History's Stories, on Film | Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt
David Schmidt
Co-director and producer of the PBS series 'The American Revolution'
PBS
Episode: Bonus Episode: Following History's Stories, on Film | Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt
Laura Stam
Elementary school teacher and Goyen Literacy Fellow
Knowledge Exchange
Episode: Curiosity That Goes Beyond the Classroom | Laura Stam
Jennifer Lindsey
Fifth grade teacher at Medway Middle School
Medway Middle School
Episode: Massachusetts' Big Move on Elementary History | Jennifer Lindsey
Ebony McKever
Former high school social studies teacher and state social studies coordinator
Gates Foundation's Big History Project
Episode: History Can’t Wait Until High School | Ebony McKiver
Sean Dimond
Former middle school social studies teacher, instructional coach, and director of social studies for the state of Louisiana
Core Knowledge Foundation
Episode: What Makes Great Elementary History Curriculum | Sean Dimond
Robert Pondiscio
Founder of the Knowledge Matters Campaign and former fifth-grade teacher
Knowledge Matters Campaign
Episode: A Case for Teaching History in Elementary School | Robert Pondiscio

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Barbara Davidson
With a focus on history education, Barbara Davidson engages with diverse educators and curriculum experts to explore the vital role of historical knowledge in shaping literacy and civic engagement. She seeks to empower teachers with innovative strategies for delivering compelling history lessons to young students.

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What Makes Great Elementary History Curriculum | Sean Dimond
Q: What gives you hope about elementary history instruction right now?
Sean expressed hope from positive feedback about the Bayou Bridges materials leading to a renewed enjoyment of teaching social studies among teachers.
What Makes Great Elementary History Curriculum | Sean Dimond
Q: Where should states or districts looking to create or adapt a curriculum start?
Sean suggested that it's essential to adopt strong standards that facilitate building good curriculum materials on top of them.
What Makes Great Elementary History Curriculum | Sean Dimond
Q: What has surprised you about how teachers have responded to Bayou Bridges?
Sean noted the positive reception from Louisiana teachers and how they appreciated the engaging nature of the curriculum, as well as the deeper knowledge they gained from it.
What Makes Great Elementary History Curriculum | Sean Dimond
Q: How did you get fevered about this cause?
Sean discussed his experiences teaching students who lacked basic historical and civic knowledge, which he attributed to problems with educational standards.
Building Teachers' Historical Knowledge | Courtney Dumas
Q: What does shared curriculum make possible for the professional learning journey that wouldn't be possible without it?
Courtney discusses how a shared curriculum enhances both student experience and professional development by providing coherence and familiarity across different grade levels.

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3. Laura Stam
4. Jennifer Lindsey
5. Ebony McKever
6. Sean Dimond
7. Robert Pondiscio

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