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From: National Humanities Center [mailto:ckoplik@nationalhumanitiescenter.org]
BECOMING MODERN:
AMERICA, 1918-1929
A Summer Institute for
High School Teachers of
History, Literature, and Art
June 21-July 3, 2009
The National Humanities Center
Research Triangle Park, NC
How did World War I affect politics in the United States?
Why did the prestige and power of American business dramatically increase in the 1920s?
What explains the remarkable cultural ferment of this period?
What place did religious and spiritual values assume in the United States during the Twenties?
How did concepts of citizenship and national identity change in the decade after World War I?
How did women and African Americans struggle to advance social equality?
How did modernizing and traditional forces clash during the decade?
"Becoming Modern: America, 1918-1929" will explore these and other questions through history, literature, and art. Under the direction of leading scholars, institute participants will examine such issues as immigration, prohibition, radicalism, changing moral standards, and evolution to discover how the forces of modernity and traditionalism made the Twenties both liberating and repressive.
Participants will assist National Humanities Center staff in identifying texts and defining lines of inquiry for a new addition to the Center's Toolbox Library which provides online resources for teacher professional development
and classroom instruction.
FACULTY
John Kasson
Professor of History and American Studies
University of Northa Carolina at Chapel Hill
Karen Lucic
Professor of Art History
Vassar College
Sean McCann
Professor of English
Wesleyan University
GENERAL INFORMATION
DATES AND LOCATION: "Becoming Modern" will be held from June 21 to July 3, 2009, at the National Humanities Center in Research Triangle Park, NC.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 6, 2009.
ELIGIBILITY: The institute is open to high school teachers of history, literature, and art.
FORMAT: In seminar sessions, participants and faculty will discuss the texts of the institute syllabus. In addition, participants will work with the faculty and Center staff to select texts and develop discussion questions for an online toolbox based on the content of the institute. The toolbox collaboration will not involve work on a computer.To see toolboxes that emerged from previous summer institutes, please visit the Center's Toolbox Library.
STIPENDS AND TRAVEL: Participants will receive a stipend of $1,000.
The National Humanities Center will cover the cost of travel and provide lodging.
TEXTS: Participants will receive the seminar texts, some of which will be online, at least six weeks before the program.
MEALS: The Center will provide snacks and lunch every day.
To apply: http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/becomingmod/index.htm
Deadline: March 6, 2009.
National Humanities Center | 7 Alexander Drive | P.O. Box 12256 | Research Triangle Park | NC | 27709
Thursday, November 20, 2008
NEH Summer Seminar -- Production and Consumption in World History
From: Terry Burke <eburke@ucsc.edu>
National Endowment for the Humanities
Summer Seminar for Teachers
PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION IN WORLD HISTORY,
1450-1925
Director: Edmund Burke III (History / UC Santa Cruz)
June 29-July 24, 2009
The Summer Seminar on "Production and Consumption in World History, 1450-1950" will
explore the history of the world economy from 1450 to 1914, through a study of the leading commodities in each historical era. During the seminar, participants will develop a "commodity biography" or work on their own projects. The seminar is primarily intended for classroom teachers of world history, although others with a strong interest in teaching the history of world economy via commodities are warmly welcome.
For further information on the application process, see the NEH website at:
http://www.neh.gov//projects/si-school.html.
For more information on “Production and Consumption in World History, 1450-1914” go to:
http://cwh.ucsc.edu/NEHseminar.
Prof. Burke can be reached at (831) 459-2287 or by email at NEHseminar@ucsc.edu.
Completed applications should be postmarked no later than March 2, 2009 and sent to:
NEH Seminar 2009
HAS, Humanities Bldg.
University of California, Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
National Endowment for the Humanities
Summer Seminar for Teachers
PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION IN WORLD HISTORY,
1450-1925
Director: Edmund Burke III (History / UC Santa Cruz)
June 29-July 24, 2009
The Summer Seminar on "Production and Consumption in World History, 1450-1950" will
explore the history of the world economy from 1450 to 1914, through a study of the leading commodities in each historical era. During the seminar, participants will develop a "commodity biography" or work on their own projects. The seminar is primarily intended for classroom teachers of world history, although others with a strong interest in teaching the history of world economy via commodities are warmly welcome.
For further information on the application process, see the NEH website at:
http://www.neh.gov//projects/si-school.html.
For more information on “Production and Consumption in World History, 1450-1914” go to:
http://cwh.ucsc.edu/NEHseminar.
Prof. Burke can be reached at (831) 459-2287 or by email at NEHseminar@ucsc.edu.
Completed applications should be postmarked no later than March 2, 2009 and sent to:
NEH Seminar 2009
HAS, Humanities Bldg.
University of California, Santa Cruz
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest for High School Students
From: Michelle Herczog, LA County Office of Education
The annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites high school students from across the nation to write an original essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political courage. The contest is a companion program of the Profile in Courage Award, named for President Kennedy’s 1957 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Profiles in Courage, which recounts the stories of eight senators, the obstacles they faced, and the special valor they demonstrated despite the risks.
Winning essayists will receive awards totaling up to $8,500. The first-place winner will be invited to accept the award at the Profile in Courage Award Ceremony hosted each May by Caroline Kennedy and Senator Edward M. Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. To encourage student leadership and civic engagement, the nominating teacher of the first-place winner will receive a John F. Kennedy Public Service Grant for $500.
Student essays are due January 10, 2009. Information can be obtained: Here
The annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest invites high school students from across the nation to write an original essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political courage. The contest is a companion program of the Profile in Courage Award, named for President Kennedy’s 1957 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Profiles in Courage, which recounts the stories of eight senators, the obstacles they faced, and the special valor they demonstrated despite the risks.
Winning essayists will receive awards totaling up to $8,500. The first-place winner will be invited to accept the award at the Profile in Courage Award Ceremony hosted each May by Caroline Kennedy and Senator Edward M. Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. To encourage student leadership and civic engagement, the nominating teacher of the first-place winner will receive a John F. Kennedy Public Service Grant for $500.
Student essays are due January 10, 2009. Information can be obtained: Here
Civic Mission of Schools OpEd pieces
From: Michelle Herczog, LA County Office of Education
Civic Mission of Schools Update:
OpEd Blitz Across the Nation Promotes Civic Education for America’s Youth
The recent presidential election has energized Americans, and particularly young people, to become actively engaged citizens by voting, campaigning, debating, and impacting public policy at local, state, and national levels of our democracy. The Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, led by Executive Director Ted McConnell, has led a nationwide media blitz to continue the momentum for promoting civic education in our schools.
Please read the articles listed below and the ones attached. Share them with your colleagues, State Legislators, the California Department of Education, the California State Board of Education, your local school board, and front line administrators and teachers to restore the civic mission of every school in the nation!
"School Administrator Magazine"
The October issue, published by Coalition member the American Association of School Administrators, was dedicated to the civic mission of schools, with powerful articles by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Carl Glickman, Charles Haynes, Terry Pickeral, Peter Levine, Matt Leighninger and Shelley Berman. To view these great articles go to http://www.aasa.org/sa, look at 'back issues', and click on the October 2008 issue.
"Public School Insights," First Alliance Newsletter
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on Turning Students into Citizens
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor offers ideas for reinvigorating civics education in American public schools. Among her recommendations: more time for civics, better civics curriculum and more dynamic teaching. Read more...
http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=8484&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
"Believe in What You Teach": An Interview with Award-Winning Civics Teacher Cheryl Cook-Kallio
Cheryl Cook-Kallio puts her money where her mouth is. After decades of teaching civics in American public schools, she won a seat on the Pleasanton, California City Council. She recently told us about her innovative, hands-on approach to civic education. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23506&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
Closing the "Civic Achievement Gap": A Conversation with Harvard Researcher Meira Levinson
Meira Levinson warns of a civic achievement gap that is every bit as troubling as academic achievement gaps. Poor students and students of color lag behind their peers in civic knowledge and engagement. Even worse, they are far less likely to believe they can make a difference through civic action. Levinson spoke with us about these gaps--and what schools can do to narrow them. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23549&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
Tackling the "Empowerment Gap": An Interview with Award-Winning Superintendent Shelley Berman
As the celebrated superintendent of Hudson, Massachusetts schools, Dr. Sheldon Berman distinguished himself as one of the nation's leading champions of civic education. Since coming to Louisville, Kentucky a year ago, Berman has maintained his passionate commitment to civics. He recently spoke with us about his work in Jefferson County Public Schools. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23575&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
Civic Youth
CIRCLE website: http://civicyouth.org/ to get Peter Levine & Company's authoritative analysis of the 2008 Youth Vote.
For more information about the Civic Mission of Schools, go to:
http://www.civicmissionofschools.org
Civic Mission of Schools Update:
OpEd Blitz Across the Nation Promotes Civic Education for America’s Youth
The recent presidential election has energized Americans, and particularly young people, to become actively engaged citizens by voting, campaigning, debating, and impacting public policy at local, state, and national levels of our democracy. The Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, led by Executive Director Ted McConnell, has led a nationwide media blitz to continue the momentum for promoting civic education in our schools.
Please read the articles listed below and the ones attached. Share them with your colleagues, State Legislators, the California Department of Education, the California State Board of Education, your local school board, and front line administrators and teachers to restore the civic mission of every school in the nation!
"School Administrator Magazine"
The October issue, published by Coalition member the American Association of School Administrators, was dedicated to the civic mission of schools, with powerful articles by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Carl Glickman, Charles Haynes, Terry Pickeral, Peter Levine, Matt Leighninger and Shelley Berman. To view these great articles go to http://www.aasa.org/sa, look at 'back issues', and click on the October 2008 issue.
"Public School Insights," First Alliance Newsletter
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on Turning Students into Citizens
Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor offers ideas for reinvigorating civics education in American public schools. Among her recommendations: more time for civics, better civics curriculum and more dynamic teaching. Read more...
http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=8484&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
"Believe in What You Teach": An Interview with Award-Winning Civics Teacher Cheryl Cook-Kallio
Cheryl Cook-Kallio puts her money where her mouth is. After decades of teaching civics in American public schools, she won a seat on the Pleasanton, California City Council. She recently told us about her innovative, hands-on approach to civic education. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23506&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
Closing the "Civic Achievement Gap": A Conversation with Harvard Researcher Meira Levinson
Meira Levinson warns of a civic achievement gap that is every bit as troubling as academic achievement gaps. Poor students and students of color lag behind their peers in civic knowledge and engagement. Even worse, they are far less likely to believe they can make a difference through civic action. Levinson spoke with us about these gaps--and what schools can do to narrow them. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23549&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
Tackling the "Empowerment Gap": An Interview with Award-Winning Superintendent Shelley Berman
As the celebrated superintendent of Hudson, Massachusetts schools, Dr. Sheldon Berman distinguished himself as one of the nation's leading champions of civic education. Since coming to Louisville, Kentucky a year ago, Berman has maintained his passionate commitment to civics. He recently spoke with us about his work in Jefferson County Public Schools. Read more... http://www.publicschoolinsights.org/?storyId=23575&lk=7332346-7332346-0-34057-cZ-i-IHfvaq50jik-JzF0Dnt6FeruL6n
Civic Youth
CIRCLE website: http://civicyouth.org/ to get Peter Levine & Company's authoritative analysis of the 2008 Youth Vote.
For more information about the Civic Mission of Schools, go to:
http://www.civicmissionofschools.org
November CISC History-SS Report
From: Gary Dei Rossi [mailto:gdeirossi@sjcoe.net]
Welcome to the CISC History-social science report. The attached items include:
*an article by Nat Hentoff concerning the youth vote that appeared in the Sacramento Bee on Oct. 31
*"Not by Votes Alone", an article by Ted McConnell (one of the keynote speakers at last year’s Asilomar Conference) on the importance of civic education
*the CISC history-social science minutes from the Nov. 6th meeting, including…
-History-Social Science Framework Revision Committee meetings
-Supplemental instructional materials for Native Americans
-CDE History-SS newsletter
-CCSS awards applications for excellence in History-SS education
-2009 CCSS conference
-CCSS pre-conference event on Closing the Achievement Gap
-Upcoming 3R’s program events
-Civic education resources
-National service learning standards
-Media and Democracy project
-Five Freedoms Project (a Leadership & Youth Media project)
*the latest CA 3Rs Bulletin on Student Religious Expression in School Assignments
*the CA 3Rs calendar for this year.
Gary F. Dei Rossi
Co-Chair CISC History Social Science Committee
Welcome to the CISC History-social science report. The attached items include:
*an article by Nat Hentoff concerning the youth vote that appeared in the Sacramento Bee on Oct. 31
*"Not by Votes Alone", an article by Ted McConnell (one of the keynote speakers at last year’s Asilomar Conference) on the importance of civic education
*the CISC history-social science minutes from the Nov. 6th meeting, including…
-History-Social Science Framework Revision Committee meetings
-Supplemental instructional materials for Native Americans
-CDE History-SS newsletter
-CCSS awards applications for excellence in History-SS education
-2009 CCSS conference
-CCSS pre-conference event on Closing the Achievement Gap
-Upcoming 3R’s program events
-Civic education resources
-National service learning standards
-Media and Democracy project
-Five Freedoms Project (a Leadership & Youth Media project)
*the latest CA 3Rs Bulletin on Student Religious Expression in School Assignments
*the CA 3Rs calendar for this year.
Gary F. Dei Rossi
Co-Chair CISC History Social Science Committee
Lincoln Exhibit
From: Todd Greenspan <Todd.Greenspan@ucop.edu>
The California Museum at 1020 O St. reports having been selected by the Library of Congress as the first of five institutions to host the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition that will be travelling through the states next year. The exhibit celebrating our sixteenth president's 200th birthday will be in Sacramento from June24 to Aug. 24 for its only stop west of The Rockies. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation will serve as the centerpiece of the 3500 square-foot exhibit. Some less heralded historical items will be on display as well, such as the contents of his pockets the night he was assassinated. Along with Sacramento , the exhibit stops in Chicago, Indianapolis , Atlanta and Omaha.
Contact: Ashley Robinson 916-651-3030.
The California Museum at 1020 O St. reports having been selected by the Library of Congress as the first of five institutions to host the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibition that will be travelling through the states next year. The exhibit celebrating our sixteenth president's 200th birthday will be in Sacramento from June24 to Aug. 24 for its only stop west of The Rockies. Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation will serve as the centerpiece of the 3500 square-foot exhibit. Some less heralded historical items will be on display as well, such as the contents of his pockets the night he was assassinated. Along with Sacramento , the exhibit stops in Chicago, Indianapolis , Atlanta and Omaha.
Contact: Ashley Robinson 916-651-3030.
Important News from T4SJ!
From: Teachers 4 Social Justice [mailto:teachers4socialjustice@yahoo.com]
Please join T4SJ in one of the following ways:
1. SUPPORT THE DREAM OF LATINO STUDENTS! We need you to help send a message to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund:
"Open ALL Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships to Undocumented Students!"
Protest, HSF Headquarters!!! We won't stand for discrimination!!!
When: Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 4:30pm
Where: 55 Second St., San Francisco, CA, for a map: http://tinyurl.com/5663xv
Website: http://www.openhsfscholarships.pbwiki.com
Please, sign the petition online:
http://www.petitiononline.com/2college/
2. SAY YES TO PUBLIC EDUCATION, SAY NO TO PRIVATIZATION!
Today, we celebrate Barack Obama's momentous election as President of the United States. Our vision of educational justice, access, opportunity, and equity includes having a Department of Education whose officials embrace the idea of a quality education as part of the common good.
T4SJ is one of 6 groups working together nationally for educational justice. Find out more about the above statement and sign on! Please visit our website at http://www.teacheractivistgroups.org/ to sign the online petition to keep public education public!!
3. T4SJ Monthly General Meeting - COME GET INVOLVED!
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 * 6-8pm * 523 Dolores Street, SF
For more info on this and the events above, visit http://www.t4sj.org and click on our Upcoming Events page.
Please join T4SJ in one of the following ways:
1. SUPPORT THE DREAM OF LATINO STUDENTS! We need you to help send a message to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund:
"Open ALL Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships to Undocumented Students!"
Protest, HSF Headquarters!!! We won't stand for discrimination!!!
When: Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 4:30pm
Where: 55 Second St., San Francisco, CA, for a map: http://tinyurl.com/5663xv
Website: http://www.openhsfscholarships.pbwiki.com
Please, sign the petition online:
http://www.petitiononline.com/2college/
2. SAY YES TO PUBLIC EDUCATION, SAY NO TO PRIVATIZATION!
Today, we celebrate Barack Obama's momentous election as President of the United States. Our vision of educational justice, access, opportunity, and equity includes having a Department of Education whose officials embrace the idea of a quality education as part of the common good.
T4SJ is one of 6 groups working together nationally for educational justice. Find out more about the above statement and sign on! Please visit our website at http://www.teacheractivistgroups.org/ to sign the online petition to keep public education public!!
3. T4SJ Monthly General Meeting - COME GET INVOLVED!
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 * 6-8pm * 523 Dolores Street, SF
For more info on this and the events above, visit http://www.t4sj.org and click on our Upcoming Events page.
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