A few years ago, curriculum specialist Richard Cairn showed a photo from the World War II era to two young men he was working with on a campaign to promote teaching disability…
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With 4-3 vote, Michael Richard chosen as West Springfield superintendent of schools
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA – The School Committee has chosen Michael J. Richard as the next superintendent of schools following a months-long search. The two finalists were Richard, the interim superintendent,…
Rich Cairn
Rich Cairn founded the Emerging America program in 2006. Emerging America’s Accessing Inquiry project focuses on the inclusion of ALL learners in History, Civics, and Social Science classrooms, especially students…
Heather Richard
For the past two decades, Heather Richard has focused on the importance of reading, writing, and information literacy as the foundation of critical thinking skills. As a high school English…
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Home E Search query for: events and courses instructors richard cairn Emerging America – History and Civics Consulting Our Approach Students become energized to learn history when they understand how…
Grant Will Boost College’s Efforts To Teach Disability History in Rural Communities
…New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and other states. Anyone interested in learning more, joining the interest group, or participating in the July conference can contact Graham Warder at gwarder@keene.edu, or Rich Cairn at rcairn@collaborative.org….
Teaching disability history in schools is ‘long overdue,’ advocates say
…Easterseals Massachusetts. Still, she rarely saw disabled people like herself in textbooks. The ADA may be relatively more well-known, but other historic events in the disability rights movement not as…
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Collaborative for Educational Services receives Teaching with Primary Sources grant from Library of Congress
…TPS courses; and teachers have also taken advantage of vital online resources featured at www.emergingamerica.org, including lessons, teaching tools, and interactive exhibits. The program has always had a central focus…
Federal Humanities Grant Showcases Pioneer Valley’s Role In Technological Innovation
…history that are little known outside the Pioneer Valley,” said project director Rich Cairn. Since 2010, Cairn and CES have offered professional development for teachers statewide through its Library of…