Why Teach History?

Michael S Martin April 24, 2020

Boring, just a multitude of dates and names, musty tomes… or lively, fascinating, must-read? In this fast-paced modern society, we need history more than ever. Find out who you are, where you came from, and where you are going—all from the pages of history. Our students need history classes that give them a life-long appreciation for what the past tells the present.

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