Great teachers feel privileged to be where they are, doing what they do. Asked why she teaches, Shreeta Ashley, a December graduate of Ashbrook’s Masters program in American History and Government (MAHG), says that watching young people learn to … Continue reading
Recent news stories showing university students loudly heckling both tenured professors and visiting speakers point to a disturbing disregard for free speech protections. A Brookings Institute survey suggests this stems from ignorance. The survey found a majority of undergraduates … Continue reading
Former Editor Guides Ashbrook Scholars in Taylor Essay Contest This fall, nineteen Ashbrook Scholars seized an opportunity to hone their writing skills with the advice of a professional writer, editorialist Kevin O’Brien. After retiring as deputy editorial page editor of … Continue reading
Sean Brennan, a government teacher at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School, in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, brings more than ordinary expertise to his job. Brennan is City Council President in nearby Parma, a city of 80,000. He understands that teachers … Continue reading
Social studies teachers in Ashbrook’s Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG) degree program value its solid emphasis on core American principles. As Americans forget their history, teachers must work hard to hand on the vital elements of … Continue reading
