America at 250: Civic Education and Upcoming Anniversaries

Considering the increasing disputes over the interpretation of historical events, what is the most effective and balanced approach to teaching history in a way that acknowledges multiple perspectives and interpretations? How can educators navigate these contested narratives to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive understanding of history?

In this episode of “The Civic Discourse Project” lecture series, Jonathan Gienapp, an Associate Professor of History and Law at Stanford University, and Elizabeth Kaufer Busch, Co-Director of the Center for American Studies at Christopher Newport University, discuss this, moderated by Andrew Porwancher, Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, SCETL.