History Textbooks, Civics Education, and the Shifting Sands Launch
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May Newsletter
History Textbooks, Civics Education, and
the Shifting Sands Launch
** Featured Articles
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April 27, 2021
** Skewed History: Textbook Coverage of Early America and the New Deal ([link removed])
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David Randall, Kevin R. C. Gutzman, Jason Ross, Bruce P. Frohnen, Amity Shlaes and William Pettinger
This report reviews and critiques five textbooks’ coverage of four historical periods: The European Settlement of North America (1492-1660), Colonial America (1660-1763), The Nation’s Founding (1763-1789), and The New Deal (1933-1940).
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May 17, 2021
** Keeping the Republic ([link removed])
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Schools that welcome and endorse neo-racism are sowing the seeds of misery for a whole generation of Americans.
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May 13, 2021
** Reminder: Submit Comments Opposing Biden's "Proposed Priorities" for Civics Education ([link removed])
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A reminder for all concerned parties to submit public comments opposing the Biden Administration's “Proposed Priorities” for federal civics grants. Comments are due this Wednesday, May 19.
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May 04, 2021
** Idaho Rejects Critical Race Theory ([link removed])
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Teresa Manning
Last week, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed into law HB 377, making Idaho the first state in the nation to outlaw the controversial pedagogy called Critical Race Theory.
** Announcements
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** NAS is Hiring! ([link removed])
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The National Association of Scholars has two job openings—Leader Researcher: DEI in the Sciences Project and Communications Associate. To read more and download the two job descriptions, click here ([link removed]) .
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** Civics Alliance on NAS.org ([link removed])
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You may now find all of NAS’s Civics Alliance material in a dedicated section of our website ([link removed]) . We are also working on a separate, stand-alone Civics Alliance website for launch this summer.
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** J. Michael Zuromskis, In Memoriam ([link removed])
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The National Association of Scholars mourns the passing of long-time member J. Michael Zuromskis, who passed away on March 19, 2021.
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** Applications Due Today! Hillsdale College M.A. in Government ([link removed])
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Hillsdale’s School of Government MA program is designed for young but established professionals, in the early-to-middle part of their career, who are working in politics broadly defined. Applications are due today—click here to apply ([link removed]) .
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** Government Education Jobs ([link removed])
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Every month the National Association of Scholars will post a list of U.S. Government jobs pertaining to the education sector. Click here to access our excel spreadsheet of current job opportunities ([link removed]) . (Updated May 05, 2021).
** Events
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** Shifting Sands: Unsound Science and Unsafe Regulation ([link removed])
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Join NAS on May 20th at 2 pm ET as we discuss how the irreproducibility crisis affects public policy and federal regulations.
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** 1800: Republicans, Federalists, and Party Transition ([link removed])
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Join us on May 27th at 2 pm ET as we discuss the transformative election of 1800.
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** Great American Novel Series: "Angle of Repose" by Wallace Stegner ([link removed])
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What does Stegner's writing tell us about the nature of place and the importance of understanding one's history? Join NAS on June 1st at 2 pm as we discuss this important American novel.
** Media
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** 1794: The Whiskey Rebellion and Sovereignty in the Early American Republic ([link removed])
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Watch our webinar discussion to discover the Whiskey Rebellion's causes, why it failed, and the federal government's response to the insurrection.
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** The New Censorship in American Higher Ed ([link removed])
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Watch as Bruce Gilley, Peter Boghossian, and Oregon State Senator Dennis Linthicum discuss the capture of public education by a small band of radical activists and what it'll take to refocus America's colleges on education, not indoctrination.
** Member Publications
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** Roland Alum
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"¿Fue Álvaro Daniel Ínsua una víctima de las investigaciones antropológicas por extranjeros en Cuba?—Panegírico de una amigo ([link removed]) " ["Was Álvaro Daniel Ínsua a victim of anthropological research by foreigners in Cuba?--Panegyric of a friend"]
Periódico Cubano. February 20, 2021.
** George W. Dent & Hal R. Arkes
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"Holistic Review in Race-Conscious University Admissions ([link removed]) "
25 Texas Review of Law & Politics 91 (2020), Case Legal Studies Research Paper No. 2019-13.
** Thomas Fowler
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Science, Faith, and Scientists ([link removed])
Washington, DC: Xavier Zubiri Foundation of North America. August 2020.
** Robert Maranto & Ben Scafidi
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"Biden's school plan doubles down on same old failure ([link removed]) "
The Hill. April 22, 2021.
** Mark Pulliam
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"The Importance of Curiosity ([link removed]) "
Law & Liberty. April 26, 2021.
** Paul H. Rubin
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A Student's Guide to Socialism: How It Will Trash Your Lives ([link removed])
New York, NY: Bombardier Books. August 2020.
"We Must Teach College Students Basic Economics ([link removed]) "
Economics21 [Manhattan Institute]. October 16, 2018.
** Craig Trainor
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"Saturday’s Times Square shooting may mark a crossroads for NYC ([link removed]) "
New York Post. May 13, 2021.
"In the Rush to Reform, Prudence Is Among the Highest Duties: How to Responsibly Reform Cash Bail ([link removed]) "
The Federalist Society Review. May 06, 2021.
** Robert Weissberg
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"The Rise of Woke Capitalism ([link removed]) "
Intellectual Takeout. April 21, 2021.
** Richard D. Wilkins
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"Freedom was the overarching idea of America, not slavery (Commentary) ([link removed]) "
syracuse.com. March 25, 2021.
NAS members, we'd like to feature your work in this space. By featuring members' books and articles, we can recognize your good work and help members with similar research interests find one another. Let us know about your recent publications by emailing
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