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Whether you are currently teaching or preparing to teach a unit on the subject in your U.S. History classes or helping students understand the broader historical context of the war in Ukraine, an understanding of the origins of the Cold War and the history of post-World War II U.S. foreign policy is vital. We've created this playlist ([link removed]) of some of our best resources covering the period from 1945-1952. What resources and teaching strategies are you using to approach this topic?

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How did Ella Baker contribute to the civil rights movement? In this episode of BRIdge from the Past ([link removed]) , Mary examines Ella Baker’s work cultivating strong leaders in the fight for equality and how the Freedom School mural portrays her story. How did Baker believe movements for change should be organized and run? What do her contributions teach us about being a good leader?

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Should the U.S. Government Become More Active in the Economy? ([link removed])
The past few years have been challenging. The COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain problems, inflation, rising oil prices, and the war in Ukraine have all posed challenges to the United States economy. The new debate topic on Think the Vote this week is: Should the U.S. government become more involved in the economy? ([link removed]) Two students and their teachers will win gift cards, swag, and the students win a chance at a $1000 grand prize. Deadline for this topic is March 31.

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** How Has the Supreme Court Evolved Through History? ([link removed])

It’s uncommon to look at the front page of any newspaper and not see an article about impending Supreme Court nominations and debates. But was this always the case? Were proceedings of the Supreme Court as publicized throughout American history as they are now? In** this new episode of our Fabric of History podcast ([link removed])
, Mary, Kirk, and Haley explore what the Constitution actually says about the Supreme Court and how history has interpreted and evolved its role ever since.
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Student Spotlight



Meet Angier Lei!

Since he is a member of Stuyvesant High School’s policy debate team in New York City, and a lover of history and politics–his favorite subjects include AP United States Government and Politics and AP European History–it is no surprise that junior Angier Lei was one of our recent ** Think the Vote debate ([link removed])
winners. In addition to the debate team, Angier also plays on the school’s tennis team and is the vice president of the history club** ...Read More ([link removed])
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Dear John,

We want to end our celebration of Women's History Month on a high note with a contest to celebrate the work you and your students are doing!

We would like to send a Votes for Women "BRICK"–Bill of Rights Institute Curriculum Kit–containing stickers, posters, activity cards, pins, tea towels and other fun and educational swag for you and your students (See photo below) to the first 30 teachers who share how you have celebrated Women's History Month in your classroom or school. Please ** send us (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Women's%20History%20Month%20Celebration)
your lesson plans, photos of classroom displays, artwork, or short videos and we will send you a BRICK, and, with your permission, will share what you send us on our social media channels!

The deadline for entries is March 31, 2022. We look forward to ** hearing from you (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Women's%20History%20Month%20Celebration)
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Warmly,

Laura Vlk
Director, Educator Engagement
Bill of Rights Institute
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