Ted EngelmannA close analysis of the Chieu Hoi pass, dropped over areas of Viet Nam to encourage enemy surrender, provides a unique approach to studying the Viet Nam war.

Prentice T. ChandlerSome parents were mightily displeased when this teacher included documents from Howard Zinn’s compilation in an advanced history class. The author provides tips for educators assailed for breaking out of the mold.

Lee Ann PotterProgress and development has sometimes led to the destruction of landmarks. The featured document highlights the struggle to preserve historic sites and leads students to consider the value of their own community’s landmarks.

Charles F. WilliamsRecent Supreme Court decisions showed that the new Court is split on hot-button issues. Topics this Court will tackle in 2006 include race and schools, the partial birth abortion ban, and punitive damages.

Diana E. HessMost Americans misunderstand the function of the Supreme Court. Correcting students’ misconceptions promotes engaged citizenship and will foster a better understanding of the institution’s influence on U.S. society.

—Samuel TottenHas the international community learned lessons from past genocides? The author traveled to Srebrenica, 10 years after the Serb-orchestrated genocide, and spoke with survivors and others about the tragedy s impact.215

Robyn S. ShapiroEthical issues in science and medicine continue to be at the center of a charged debate—with stem cell research becoming a significant political issue. Increasingly, the law is serving as a key forum for the evolution of this debate.209