History is the story of all of us, and our story is most effectively taught as a coherent story that unfolds across time. History and social studies classes seem to be only about stuffy dates and times that are dusted off every year for a once-over and then put back on the shelf, never to be seen again. Students don’t see the relevance of history, and more importantly, don’t see themselves or their role in the story of the past.
Higher Education
Who Teaches the Teachers?
Every state requires public school teachers to be “certified,” and most of that certification runs through a university school of education. New research by TPPF’s Kate Bierly asks a simple question: is that credential actually worth anything? The answer, backed by decades of data, is no. Teacher training used to happen in “normal schools.” The practical, two-year...
July 23, 2026