AHAHistorians

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

AHA executive director Jim Grossman was quoted in a Hechinger Report article by Javeria Salman about the “increasing politicization of social studies” in schools. The article discusses recent revisions or attempted revisions to learning standards in some states which, Grossman says, emphasize “rote memorization of facts that are deemed to help children become more patriotic” and prohibit certain histories from being taught. @histodons #histodons https://hechingerreport.org/teaching-social-studies-in-a-polarized-world/

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Curious how an issue of #AHAPerspectives comes together? Get all the process details you could ever want from Laura Ansley in the latest look behind the scenes at the AHA. @histodons #histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/december-2023/crafting-a-emperspectives/em-issue-behind-the-scenes-at-the-aha

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Ahead of #AHA24 in San Francisco, check out our Resources & Guides to learn about our annual meeting policies, accessibility, travel, resources for speakers and undergraduates, and much more. @histodons #histodons https://www.historians.org/annual-meeting/resources-and-guides

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Thinking aloud is a powerful pedagogical tool. In #AHAPerspectives, read how Richard Bond employs this method to teach students to use primary sources. @histodons #histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/december-2023/a-classroom-tune-up-using-think-alouds-in-an-introductory-history-course

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

TODAY is the deadline for preregistration pricing for #AHA24 in San Francisco! Visit our website to learn more about registration and hotels, access the program, and more. #histodons @histodons https://www.historians.org/annual-meeting

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Check out the AHR's December issue! #AHRHistoryLab examines how contemporary artists in Southeast Asia engage with decolonial history, along with #AHRSyllabus modules on teaching historical video games and making historical podcasts in the classroom. #histodons @histodons https://academic.oup.com/ahr/issue/128/4

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

The Goddess of Democracy, a statue first erected and destroyed in Tiananmen Square in 1989, has become a symbol of protest in Hong Kong and across the world. In #AHAPerspectives, Jeffrey Wasserstrom tells her story. #histodons @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/december-2023/the-fallen-goddess-a-different-sort-of-statue-story

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Deadline approaching: considering attending #AHA24 in San Francisco? December 15 is the last day for preregistration pricing. Visit our website to learn more about registration and hotels, access the program, and more. @histodons #histodons https://www.historians.org/annual-meeting

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

From #AHAPerspectives in 2018: Mark Philip Bradley discussed the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the United States and asked, "Do Americans still remember the aspirations embedded in that revolutionary document?" #histodons @histodons https://www.historians.org/publications-and-directories/perspectives-on-history/december-2018/the-universal-declaration-of-human-rights-at-70

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

TODAY is the last day to make hotel reservations through the housing service for #AHA24 in San Francisco. To learn more about attending, follow the link. @histodons https://www.historians.org/annual-meeting

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

“The AHA is committed to continuing the process of change in the structure and culture of the annual meeting,” James Grossman writes in #AHAPerspectives. Read more about the meeting’s recent evolution. #AHA24 @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/january-2023/an-evolving-event-the-annual-meeting-in-2024

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Deadline approaching: December 13 is the last day to make hotel reservations through the housing service for #AHA24 in San Francisco. To learn more about attending, follow the link. @histodons https://www.historians.org/annual-meeting

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

AHA staff have testified before state legislatures and boards of education in support of the teaching of #HonestHistory. “You cannot censor your way to great schools,” testified special projects coordinator Julia Brookins before the Texas State Board of Education. Check her testimony in full and more on our website. #FreedomToLearn @histodons https://www.historians.org/news-and-advocacy/teaching-history-with-integrity/aha-testimony-before-legislatures-and-boards-of-education

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Last week, the AHA hosted an #AHAOnline webinar for teachers on “History Behind the Headlines: Approaches to Teaching Israel–Palestine.” Read a recap in #AHAPerspectives. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/december-2023/approaches-to-teaching-israel-palestine-the-ahas-history-behind-the-headlines-webinar

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

From refreshing a syllabus to meeting publishers, independent scholar Claire Mayo makes the case for why you should consider attending #AHA24 in #AHAPerspectives. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/december-2023/four-reasons-to-attend-the-aha-annual-meeting

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

From the AHR in March 2023: In #AHRHistoryLab, a forum “On Transnational and International History” asked, “what should we make of the transnational turn?” A dozen scholars reflected on "the challenges and satisfactions in working on a transnational canvas." @histodons https://doi.org/10.1093/ahr/rhad138

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Deadline approaching: considering attending #AHA24 in San Francisco? December 15 is the last day for preregistration pricing. Visit our website to learn more about registration and hotels, access the program, and more. @histodons https://www.historians.org/annual-meeting

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

The AHR seeks proposals for a special, digital-only issue of the journal on “The Mistakes I Have Made.” We invite historians to reflect on their missteps and how those missteps reveal insights into historical practice. The deadline for proposals is Dec. 15. @histodons https://www.historians.org/ahr-special-issue

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

The AHA was alarmed to learn that our written testimony opposing SB 83, which was on the agenda to be heard at the meeting of the Ohio House Higher Education Committee on December 6, was dismissed along with the rest of the submissions from interested parties. We urge Ohio residents to contact your representative now to express opposition to the bill. @histodons https://www.historians.org/news-and-advocacy/action-alert-contact-your-representatives-now-to-oppose-ohio-sb-83

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

High school teacher Katharina Matro always leaves the AHA annual meeting “ready for semester two: with new materials, new ideas, new energy, and the email addresses of people whose advice I will continue to seek years later.” Read more about what #AHA24 offers for K–12 teachers in #AHAPerspectives. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/december-2023/the-annual-meeting-is-for-teachers-highlights-for-k%E2%80%9312-attendees-at-aha24

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

From the chilling effect of divisive concepts legislation, to discussions over state standards, to teaching difficult topics, these #AHA24 sessions aim to support educators as they navigate history education in this charged atmosphere. @histodons https://www.historians.org/annual-meeting/resources-and-guides/sessions-on-controversies-in-history-education-at-aha24

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

“We have lots of verbs for thinking about gun owners historically,” Andrew C. McKevitt tells Laura Ansley, “‘defend,’ ‘protect,’ ‘secure,’ or even ‘oppress,’ and so forth—but what about ‘consume’?” Read an interview about his new book in #AHAPerspectives. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/december-2023/the-right-to-buy-arms-gun-consumption-in-20th-century-america

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

The American Historical Review’s December issue is now available! The articles in this issue explore histories of medicine, gender, disability, race, and agency from the early modern period to the 20th century. The #AHRHistoryLab examines how contemporary artists in Southeast Asia engage with decolonial history in their work, along with two #AHRSyllabus modules, one on teaching historical video games and another on making historical podcasts in the classroom. @histodons https://academic.oup.com/ahr/issue/128/4

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

The American Historical Review’s December issue is now available! The articles in this issue explore histories of medicine, gender, disability, race, and agency from the early modern period to the 20th century. The #AHRHistoryLab examines how contemporary artists in Southeast Asia engage with decolonial history in their work, along with two #AHRSyllabus modules, one on teaching historical video games and another on making historical podcasts in the classroom. @histodons https://doi.org/10.1093/ahr/rhad381

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Join us TODAY at 3 PM ET for “History Behind the Headlines: Approaches to Teaching Israel–Palestine,” to help teachers develop strategies to teach the Palestine–Israel conflict and many of the attendant sensitive historical topics it entails. #AHAOnline @histodons https://www.historians.org/news-and-advocacy/everything-has-a-history/history-behind-the-headlines

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Congratulations to the recipients of the various awards, prizes, and honors that will be conferred by the American Historical Association at #AHA24! Find the full list in #AHAPerspectives. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/december-2023/awards-prizes-and-honors-to-be-conferred-at-the-137th-annual-meeting

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Deadline approaching: considering attending #AHA24 in San Francisco? December 15 is the last day for preregistration pricing. Visit our website to learn more about registration and hotels, access the program, and more. @histodons https://www.historians.org/annual-meeting

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

The AHA’s letter expressing strong objection to Ohio Senate Bill 83 is on the agenda at today’s meeting of the Ohio House Higher Education Committee. Our testimony expresses grave doubts about the utility of the bill’s heavy-handed interventions in both history education and university administration. (1/2) @histodons https://www.historians.org/news-and-advocacy/aha-advocacy/aha-submits-testimony-opposing-ohio-sb-83-(november-2023)

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Join us on December 7 at 3 PM ET for “History Behind the Headlines: Approaches to Teaching Israel–Palestine,” to help teachers develop strategies to teach the Palestine–Israel conflict and many of the attendant sensitive historical topics it entails. @histodons https://www.historians.org/news-and-advocacy/everything-has-a-history/history-behind-the-headlines

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

If you pop open a local vintage during your time at #AHA24, remember that it, too, has a history. Julia Ornelas-Higdon writes about California wine in #AHAPerspectives. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/december-2023/whats-in-a-bottle-conquest-and-the-origins-of-california-wine

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

On Nov 29, the AHA hosted a Congressional Briefing to offer historical perspectives on the impact of federal housing policy. Panelists Lizabeth Cohen, N. D. B Connolly, and D. Bradford Hunt provided historical context on housing policy issues that Congress engages, with James Grossman as moderator. @histodons https://youtu.be/JFJnCmAm09E

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

From #AHAPerspectives in 2021: "My Cambodian family has two photographs that survived the Khmer Rouge genocide," wrote Tara Tran. She discusses her family's story and a recent controversy over colorizing photos from the past. @histodons https://www.historians.org/publications-and-directories/perspectives-on-history/may-2021/colorizing-photos-from-the-past-the-ethics-of-making-history

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

“Renaissance” is a word that conjures costumes, turkey legs, and food on a stick just as readily as it does the old masters. What, AHA president Edward Muir wonders, are historians to do with such a “squishy” word? Read his column in #AHAPerspectives. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/december-2023/on-the-renaissance-reflecting-on-the-history-of-rebirth

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Abolishing Congress, building a bridge/tunnel to Oakland, banning the term “Frisco”—Joshua Norton had some interesting ideas. #AHAPerspectives editor L. Renato Grigoli shares the fascinating tale of the emperor of the United States. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/december-2023/the-unselfish-ruler-norton-i-emperor-of-the-united-states

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

The November issue of #AHAPerspectives is now available to read online! From transimperial experience to trouble in Texas, lost refuges, and the city's edge, this issue is full of border stories. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/november-2023

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Join us on December 7 at 3 PM ET for “History Behind the Headlines: Approaches to Teaching Israel–Palestine,” to help teachers develop strategies to teach the Palestine–Israel conflict and many of the attendant sensitive historical topics it entails. #AHAOnline @histodons https://www.historians.org/news-and-advocacy/everything-has-a-history/history-behind-the-headlines

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

Historians know that sometimes you must examine thousands of similar documents to understand one’s significance. @mappermundi.bsky.social shares such an experience in #AHAPerspectives. #EverythingHasAHistory @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/november-2023/incomplete-paperwork

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

The Texas State Historical Association's executive director has filed lawsuits against the association's board. In #AHAPerspectives, Carlos Kevin Blanton outlines the stakes for the association and for Texas history. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/november-2023/trouble-in-texas-culture-wars-the-meaning-of-history-and-academic-freedom

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

What historians study [insert topic here]? Find out with the AHA’s Directory of History Departments and Organizations, which lists nearly 16,000 historians by specialization, academic rank/category, and more. It’s searchable and free. @histodons
https://secure.historians.org/members/services/cgi-bin/memberdll.dll/openpage?wrp=search_historian.htm

AHAHistorians, 6 months ago to histodons

In #AHAPerspectives, read a Long Overdue tribute to Him Mark Lai, "the dean of Chinese American history," who died in 2009. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/november-2023/him-mark-lai-(1925%E2%80%932009)

AHAHistorians, 7 months ago to histodons

Instructors can help their students attend #AHA24 by taking part in our discounted group rate program. For an additional fee of only $15 for each K-12, undergraduate, & graduate student ($30 after Dec 15), AHA members can register their students to attend. @histodons https://www.historians.org/annual-meeting/registration

AHAHistorians, 7 months ago to histodons

The AHA’s Guidelines on Broadening the Definition of Historical Scholarship lay the foundation for expanding what constitutes historical scholarship & can be adapted to any institution in which historians work & where historical scholarship is expected. @histodons https://www.historians.org/definitions

AHAHistorians, 7 months ago to histodons

Once a year, the AHA puts on its annual meeting, and @AlexandraFL21 shows how we make the #AHA24 magic happen in #AHAPerspectives. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/november-2023/planning-the-annual-meeting-behind-the-scenes-at-the-aha

AHAHistorians, 7 months ago to histodons

From #AHAPerspectives in 2021: Scott Fralin and Jessica Taylor described the development of Virginia Tech Libraries’ exhibition The Land Speaks: The Monacan Nation and Politics of Memory, including working with Monacan Nation members & shifting to a digital exhibit. @histodons https://www.historians.org/publications-and-directories/perspectives-on-history/february-2021/the-story-doesnt-fit-in-a-grid-remote-research-curation-and-design-in-emthe-land-speaks/em

AHAHistorians, 7 months ago to histodons

Housing and registration are open for #AHA24! Join us for the nation’s largest gathering of historians in San Francisco, CA, from January 4–7, 2024. @histodons https://www.historians.org/annual-meeting

AHAHistorians, 7 months ago to histodons

The AHA is committed to making the annual meeting a professional home for teachers. Use this guide to navigate the full spread of workshops, networking opportunities, and sessions for educators at #AHA24 in San Francisco. @histodons https://www.historians.org/annual-meeting/resources-and-guides/teaching-and-learning-at-aha24

AHAHistorians, 7 months ago to histodons

Our first #AHAReads Winter Reading Challenge is running from November 1 to January 31. Check off just one task to complete this reading challenge. @histodons https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/aha-reads