History of the United States

Macmillan Learning Introduces Bedford Bookshelf for American History and for English Composition

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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“The Bedford Bookshelf offers instructors an unmatched level of flexibility in their courses, while at the same time providing students with multiple lenses to view American history and Composition,” said Leasa Burton, VP of Humanities at Macmillan Learning. “Exploring many perspectives in history and writing is like adjusting a kaleidoscope -- with each turn, students can see a different pattern, gain a deeper understanding, and appreciate the complexity of important topics and concepts."

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  • The Bedford Bookshelf from the Bedford / St. Martin's imprint will be available Spring 2024 for two disciplines: American History and English Composition.
  • “The Bedford Bookshelf offers instructors an unmatched level of flexibility in their courses, while at the same time providing students with multiple lenses to view American history and Composition,” said Leasa Burton, VP of Humanities at Macmillan Learning.
  • The Bedford Bookshelf for American History was crafted with flexibility in mind to help educators weave a multi-faceted narrative of America's past.
  • “The Bedford Bookshelf for American History was a huge success in my Southern History class.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation Names Carol Quillen as its 10th President and CEO

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Monday, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s preeminent preservation organization, announced Carol Quillen as its tenth President and CEO.

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  • Monday, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s preeminent preservation organization, announced Carol Quillen as its tenth President and CEO.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231109989088/en/
    The National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s preeminent preservation organization, announced Carol Quillen as its tenth President and CEO.
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    “Following an extensive national search, we are delighted to announce that Carol Quillen will serve as our new President and CEO,” said Betsy Cahill, Chair of the Search Committee.
  • In recent years, the National Trust has been a leader in diversifying and expanding the work and focus of historic preservation.

Free Teacher Resources on the Israel-Palestine Conflict Available from Poptential™ by Certell

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages from Certell, provides instructors with media-rich content to help teach the complex history of the region so students can better understand the most recent conflict and probable war between Israel and Palestine.

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  • Poptential™, a family of free social studies course packages from Certell, provides instructors with media-rich content to help teach the complex history of the region so students can better understand the most recent conflict and probable war between Israel and Palestine.
  • The UN hoped that this partition would offer a solution to the ongoing conflict between Jewish and Arab populations.
  • Poptential is available via a digital platform that allows students to access lessons even in poor bandwidth environments.
  • Course packages in American History, World History, U.S. Government/Civics, and Economics are available free at www.poptential.org .

Poptential™ High School Economics Curriculum by Certell Offers Free Stock Market Investment Lessons

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Lessons on these events and others are included in Common Sense Economics from Poptential ™, a comprehensive and free high school digital curriculum.

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  • Lessons on these events and others are included in Common Sense Economics from Poptential ™, a comprehensive and free high school digital curriculum.
  • The stock market is for small investors too: The Poptential November 15 Bell Ringer showcases that Investing in the stock market need not be intimidating.
  • Investing in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offers individuals a pathway to participate in the stock market.
  • Professionals profiting from market collapses: Throughout history, astute investment professionals have capitalized on market crashes.

Poptential™ by Certell Brings the Global Space Race to Life with Media-Rich Content

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Poptential™ content harnesses an array of pop culture media to illustrate concepts, including excerpts from sitcoms, movies, animations, cartoons, late-night shows, and other sources.

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  • Poptential™ content harnesses an array of pop culture media to illustrate concepts, including excerpts from sitcoms, movies, animations, cartoons, late-night shows, and other sources.
  • Julie Smitherman, a former social studies teacher and director of content at Certell, Inc., commented on the significance of this year's space missions.
  • Cost-Efficient Space Exploration: The September 28th Bell Ringer dissects the differences between privately-funded space missions by SpaceX and publicly-funded space programs.
  • NASA and SpaceX – A Successful Relationship: The August 6th Bell Ringer explores the goals of various space programs, including expanding our understanding of space and establishing sustainable life on Mars.

2023 Historic Hotels of America® Annual Awards of Excellence Winners Announced

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence.

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  • Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence.
  • Seventeen Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence were given in multiple categories, ranging from Historic Hotels of America Historic Hotelier of the Year to Historic Hotels of America Hotel Historian of the Year, from Historic Hotels of America Best Historic Resort to Historic Hotels of America Lifetime Achievement Award, and others.
  • “It is an honor to congratulate all of the 2023 Historic Hotels of America Annual Awards of Excellence winners,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide.
  • Historic Hotels of America’s sister collection, Historic Hotels Worldwide®, also announced its collection’s winners of the Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence this week.

HBCU FIRST LOOK FILM FESTIVAL KICKS OFF ITS INAUGURAL YEAR AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY WITH NETFLIX AND HIGHER GROUND'S RUSTIN, DIRECTED BY GEORGE C. WOLFE, AS OPENING NIGHT FILM

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF) kicks off its inaugural year at Howard University also known as 'the Mecca.' The festival will take place the weekend of November 10 – 12, 2023 and showcase a stellar group of leading HBCU alumni joining the (HBCUFLF) initiative with film challenges, internships, college tours and additional festival programming. 

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF) kicks off its inaugural year at Howard University also known as 'the Mecca.'
  • Kicking off "Opening Night at the Movies" on Friday, November 10 is Netflix and Higher Ground's 'Rustin'.
  • Produced by Academy Award winner Bruce Cohen, Higher Ground's Tonia Davis and George C. Wolfe, the film features an all-star cast.
  • Presenting sponsors and media partners include AARP, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Café Mocha Network, Howard University Television + Film.

Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York hosts their 4th Annual Women of Hope Benefit

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York (BHGHNY) will host their 4th Annual Women of Hope Benefit on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, from 6 pm to 8 pm at The Glass Ceiling located at 1204 Broadway, New York, NY 10001. All proceeds will benefit their academic and community programming at 367 Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.

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  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York (BHGHNY) will host their 4th Annual Women of Hope Benefit on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, from 6 pm to 8 pm at The Glass Ceiling located at 1204 Broadway, New York, NY 10001.
  • With over four decades of commitment, Boys Hope Girls Hope of New York is currently the only youth development program in the city offering combined residential and college access services.
  • Continued support of their mission - through events like the Annual Women of Hope Benefit - is helping at-risk, low-income teens break through systemic barriers and become well-educated, career-ready men and women.
  • For more information regarding BHGHNY's 4th Annual Women of Hope Benefit, visit bhghny.org/woh23 .

UGG® LAUNCHES 'REGENERATE BY UGG™' COLLECTION

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In taking a step toward a more regenerative world, Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]) released Regenerate by UGG™, an all-gender sustainability-focused collection crafted with materials from land cared for with regenerative traditions.

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  • In 2022, the brand established a long-term grant with Savory Institute to support regenerative farming practices on sheep farms in Australia.
  • Throughout this five-year commitment, the brand hopes to leave a legacy of transformation on the Australian sheepskin industry by helping these farms work regeneratively.
  • The brand partnered with creators, activists and changemakers in the regenerative community to debut the Regenerate by UGG™ collection.
  • Marina is uniquely tapped into the new generation of consumers who are holding brands to higher social and environmental standards.

Denny's Awards Outstanding Students with Inaugural Stipend Through Its Hungry for Education™ Scholarship Program

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny’s (NASDAQ: DENN), America’s Diner, announces two recipients of the inaugural Denny’s x Getty Images Hungry for Education Stipend.

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  • Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Denny’s (NASDAQ: DENN), America’s Diner, announces two recipients of the inaugural Denny’s x Getty Images Hungry for Education Stipend.
  • Students from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) and Jackson State University (JSU) have each received $1,250 stipends, recognizing their passion for preserving their HBCU’s history.
  • The scholars are:
    Rejoice Adekoya, a sophomore nursing major at Prairie View A&M University (Prairie View, Texas) from Lagos, Nigeria.
  • In partnership with the Getty Family and Stand Together, the program commits $500,000 towards the digitization of HBCU photographic archives.