Wild West shows helped construct the stereotypical image of the cowboy. But a study of this aspect of American culture reveals a rich history of men and women of many ethnicities.

This year's winners spotlight experiences of sharecroppers, migrant workers, and the civil rights movement.

As an adult student in a foreign country, the author gained a greater understanding of the challenges faced by English language learners. He offers teachers suggestions for creating an ELL-friendly classroom that benefits all students.

Picture books often address complex topics and can provide a visually arresting approach for teaching secondary as well as special needs students.

A letter from the Secretary of War to painter George Catlin in the 1830s and Catlin's subsequent paintings of Native Americans in the West help students explore the encounter of two cultures.

Some children's novels offer entertaining and provocative explorations of the rule of law that can engage students and increase their understanding of law.

The featured documents highlight for students the significance of the Treaty of Paris, not only in ending the Revolutionary War, but also in transforming British North America.

Despite the urgent need to improve the world history curriculum, disagreements on the subject have divided scholars, educators, and policymakers into different camps at cross purposes with each other.