Perspectives
Apr 01, 2020 - Singular They
In 2019, Merriam-Webster declared "they" to be the Word of the Year, a singular pronoun that is also breaking through...
Mar 31, 2020 - Grant of the Week: Historical Society of the Episcopal Church Grants
The Historical Society of the Episcopal Church is now accepting applications for its 2020 grants.
Mar 30, 2020 - Responsibility and Civility
AHA president Mary Lindemann recommends embracing two values as a professional community.
Mar 26, 2020 - Learning Starts with People
Though there isn't time this semester to build a whole online course, the principles that undergird online teaching and learning will help.
Mar 25, 2020 - Leadership during Crisis
For department chairs, communication and clear expectations for faculty, deans, and students are essential during the pandemic crisis.
Mar 24, 2020 - Assessment in Remote Classes
An experienced online educator has tips for assignments and assessment.
Mar 20, 2020 - Before You Do Anything, Start Here
Make your online course materials accessible with these tips.
Mar 19, 2020 - In the Virtual Classroom
With many courses moving to platforms like Zoom, Sonja G. Ostrow offers ideas for conducting history classes over video conferencing.
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Mar 30, 2020 - AHA Sends Letter to University System of Georgia Opposing Proposed Changes to the General Education Curriculum (March 2020)
In a letter to Dr. Tristan Denley, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer for the University System of Georgia and chair of the General…
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Mar 23, 2020 - AHA Signs onto Statement Encouraging Temporary Adjustments to Faculty Review and Reappointment Processes during COVID-19 Crisis (March 2020)
The AHA signed onto a statement from the American Sociological Association regarding faculty review and reappointment processes during the…
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Mar 20, 2020 - AHA Encourages Congress to Support NEH during COVID-19 Crisis (March 2020)
On March 19, AHA executive director Jim Grossman co-signed a letter to the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Appropriations…
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Mar 16, 2020 - AHA Joins Lawsuit Challenging ICE Records Disposition (March 2020)
The AHA has joined the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations in a…
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Mar 04, 2020 - Communications and Operations Assistant Position Opening at the AHA
March 4, 2020 - Join our collaborative team of staff dedicated to promoting history and the work of historians. The AHA is accepting…
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Mar 02, 2020 - AHA Supports Release of Grand Jury Records of Historical Significance (March 2020)
In connection with the amicus brief in Pitch v. United States, which was filed in September 2019, the AHA signed onto a letter to the…
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