by Beth Vickers | Jul 6, 2026 | History and Education
We live in an age of unprecedented access to information. With a few clicks, students can search, summarize, and retrieve answers to almost any question. Historical events, figures, and timelines are readily available, often condensed into brief explanations or...
by Beth Vickers | Jul 4, 2026 | History and Education
By the late eighteenth century, American leaders were doing something striking: As they debated independence, drafted constitutions, and imagined a new republic, they looked backward—past their own moment of crisis—to a small, fragile colony planted on the edge of a...
by Beth Vickers | Jul 1, 2026 | History and Education
In 2026, the United States will mark its 250th anniversary. Known as the Semiquincentennial, this milestone commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence and invites a broader national reflection on the ideas that shaped the country’s founding. But...
by Beth Vickers | Jun 25, 2026 | History and Education
Today’s students are growing up in a world shaped by screens. From an early age, they learn through visual media—watching, scrolling, interacting, and absorbing information in formats that are fast, dynamic, and highly engaging. For many educators and parents, this...
by Beth Vickers | Jun 16, 2026 | History and Education
Children today are growing up in a world of constant stimulation. Screens entertain, algorithms anticipate preferences, and digital environments offer immediate feedback. Information is abundant. Distraction is effortless. Yet alongside these advantages, a quieter...
by Beth Vickers | Jun 10, 2026 | History and Education
One of the most common concerns about screen-based learning is simple: If students are already spending so much time on screens, shouldn’t we be trying to pull them away from them? It’s a valid question. But it assumes that all screen experiences produce the...
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