Wednesday, November 10, 2010

History Teacher Connecting Students from Immigrant Families to American History

Some might question the importance of teaching history in school compared to English or math, but Tim Bailey, the 2009 Preserve America National History Teacher of the Year, is showing the importance of educating young people about the history of America through creating an "emotional connection." Instructing at a school with nearly 70% poverty and an 86% minority population, Bailey felt it his duty to teach all of his students how to be an American citizen.

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