I wanted a history class that focused more on my history. History is viewed as important because it’s necessary to know where you came from, and this African American history class is teaching me more ...

In today’s classrooms, teaching Black history has become a challenge at best—and a dangerous proposition at worst. In many states, politicians have demanded teachers alter their curriculum over fears ...

Across the country, there are ongoing controversies over how and if Black history should be taught in classrooms. Protests have ensued after a Missouri based school board dropped elective Black ...

To the editor: The only thing I would add to Nicholas Goldberg’s column about the need for students to learn U.S. history is a focus on recent history. It’s my understanding that many of today’s high ...

Introductory survey of basic events, themes, issues, and concepts in Islamic history from the rise of Islam to the present, with emphasis on the encounters and exchanges between the Islamic world and ...

Ask any history teacher in Michigan how their lessons could be better and they will tell you that they need to incorporate ...

Editor’s Note: Elena Sheppard is a culture writer who focuses on books, fashion, theater and history. Her first book, “The Eternal Forest: A Memoir of the Cuban Diaspora,” is forthcoming from St.

All Fall 2025 History courses will be taught in-person. By signing up for a class, you have agreed to attend and participate in the class in-person. You should not expect to be able to attend class ...