history

September 22, 2021

East Bay middle school renamed to honor local 100-year-old park ranger and activist

Renowned civil rights activist and National Park ranger Betty Reid Soskin spent her 100th birthday at an El Sobrante middle school that renamed itself after her.

Ali Tadayon

June 21, 2021

How a California middle school’s history project led to name change

A West Contra Costa Unified middle school is moving to change its name after taking a critical look at its namesake — a Franciscan missionary.

Ali Tadayon

January 31, 2020

Impeachment trial a ‘teachable moment’ for government, history teachers

The ongoing impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Senate gives teachers the opportunity to teach history as it unfolds.

Ali Tadayon

July 25, 2018

Native Americans push schools to include their story in California history classes

Native Californian history should include more than just 4th-grade mission projects, some teachers say.

Carolyn Jones

May 14, 2017

'Hamilton' curriculum brings U.S. history to life for high school students

Thousands of low-income students get to see the Broadway show for free as part of the EduHam history program.

Carolyn Jones

March 9, 2016

Proposed history-social science tests raise concerns about testing burden

State superintendent is recommending new standardized tests for grades 4, 7 and high school.

Louis Freedberg