As a World History teacher at The Beekman School, I love introducing students to British History and the colorful rulers that people its pages. In part, my fascination stems from the way in which tradition and novelty are continually interwoven within the traditions of the British monarchy.
It was lovely getting to meet many parents in person again after the long hiatus of remote and hybrid instruction. This past semester has been full of these happy reminders of more normal times.
Why should we study history? There are many potential answers to this question, but one of the most crucial is the way in which history helps us to better understand ourselves by illustrating just how universal our experiences and behaviors are.
“Did you watch it?”
As teachers, we often spend hours discussing classroom and student problems and how to fix them. A phone call from one of us generally means that something has gone wrong or that some work has gone undone.
Some history is easy to document. We have a wealth of primary sources to reference, and proof is as easy as pulling up news footage.
This semester, a group of Beekman students have been exploring U.S. history and the history of the presidency from a new angle. In First Ladies, we are examining the evolution of the often full-time (and always unpaid) position that accompanies that of the President.
This week marked the final presidential debate prior to Election Day 2016. In just under three weeks, we will head to the polls and select our next president.