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The Power of Discussion in History Education

  • by Anila Lijo
This month’s Face to Face with Chancellor May features two guests from the California History-Social Science Project, a UC Davis entity that provides professional development, curriculum resources and support for teachers across the state: Executive Director Dawniell Black and Deputy Director Beth Slutsky.
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Teaching Middle Eastern and Arab American History in a Time of Active Conflict

  • by Alex Russell
The violence that erupted in Gaza in 2023 changed the political climate of teaching the Middle East in schools across the U.S. The UC Davis California History-Social Science Project has released new materials that teachers everywhere can use to confidently teach the history of both the Middle East and of Arab Americans.
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Teaching LGBTQ+ History from the Ground Up

  • by Alex Russell
In 2012, the California legislature mandated a more complete representation of everyone who contributed to the state’s and nation’s histories. The UC Davis California History-Social Science Project (CHSSP) brought together leading teachers and scholars to create a LGBTQ+ curriculum that connect all students to a richer history we all share.
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