Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Cold War, high school, history classroom, public school education
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
History
Abstract
My project addresses some pressing needs in public school education. There currently seems to be somewhat of a “gloom and doom” attitude about public schools in the United States. The public school system has come under fire in recent years for its perceived failure to adequately educate our children. Alternative proposals such as charter schools and vouchers have been advanced amid a growing perception that public schools are dropping the ball. I have heard many horror stories about unqualified teachers or teachers who, after gaining de facto tenure, proceeded to count down the days to retirement while teaching straight from the textbook.
Recommended Citation
Andersen, Aaron Woodrow and Johns, Dr. Andrew
(2013)
"Bringing the Cold War to Life in the High School History Classroom,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 311.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/311