Category: Resource Roundup: A Blog for Educators and Families

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November 14, 2023

Bring Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks World Heritage Sites to Your Students

This writer was traveling in Iceland last week and stopped by Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. When I chatted with their staff and told them I worked as a historian in Ohio, they immediately responded “Oh, you just got a new World Heritage site last month! Congratulations!” News travels fast if, even […]
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October 10, 2023

Lessons from the Past: Technology in the Classroom

Discussion about Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere, from the ethics of AI to its usefulness and pitfalls. Professionals worldwide are grappling with its strengths and dangers in their field. And the question on many educators’ minds today is, does AI belong in the classroom? To imagine a path forward with this latest technological […]
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September 12, 2023

Teaching Hispanic Heritage Month – Part 2

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place each year from September 15 to October 15, commemorating the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans. With celebrations of all shapes and sizes across the U.S., this Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to engage students in learning and discussion about the contributions and history of Hispanic Americans and […]
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August 15, 2023

A Legacy of Black Activism & Progress: The National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center History
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June 13, 2023

🎶 School’s Out for Summer 🎶

🎶 School's Out for Summer 🎶
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May 9, 2023

The Power of Protest Music
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April 11, 2023

The Integration of Ohio Colleges
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March 14, 2023

Family Literacy: Bringing Reading Home
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March 3, 2023

14 Kid Friendly Sites to Visit During Your Spring Break Staycation

By Truda Shinker, Ohio History Connection Membership Manager Looking for ways to keep the kids busy during your spring break staycation? With an Ohio History Connection membership, you can have a different adventure every day of your spring break! I’ve compiled some of my favorite kid friendly sites below. I always advise that you contact […]
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February 14, 2023

From Enslaved to Education Trailblazer