Is a college education necessary for success in today's world? The class investigates the question, along with others at the end of the sixth workshop in a 15-part series. The lesson has four parts with multiple activities and...

Are video games sports? Pupils investigate this question as well as various nonfiction selections to learn more about claims and the support that defines them. All of the selections mimic the rigor on state tests and encourage close...

Thinking about signing up as a substitute teacher? Subbing is not for the faint of heart but with the help of the thoughtful advice in a detailed guide, you can develop the skills you need to be a great, professional substitute teacher.

A detailed biography of William S. Gilbert. Along with Arthur Sullivan, he created comic operas. Site contains a picture and links to related sites.

Read a summary of W.H. Auden's impact on 20th Century poetry and view additional resources such as related articles, collection items, and teacher resources.

A biography of W.S. Merwin, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry. He was also the Poet Laureate of the United States from 2010 to 2011. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.

Article outlining the ideas, life and career of W.E.B. Dubois.

Complete text of the Second Inaugural Address by George W. Bush in 2005 along with an interpretive essay that examines the ways that President George W.Bush's Second Inaugural Address reflected the assumptions of the Bush Doctrine, ideas...

September 11, 2001 occurred in the early days of George W. Bush's administration and set the tone for his presidency. Study his domestic and foreign policy by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, and...

Choose from a variety of lessons to help your students write an effective opinion piece.

Read about the life of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.

This site has information about the election and presidency of George H.W. Bush. Links within the text go to other pages with information.

[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times chronicles the presidency of George W. Bush through news articles, video, timelines, etc. An excellent and comprehensive source of resources and information.

This official White House website gives a brief synopsis of Bush's presidency. View the highlights of his path to office and a brief biography of his life.

This enlightening CBS News report focuses on the Valerie Plame scandal and the outcomes of the leaking of her name to the press. This report is from October, 2005.

The 2000 presidential election was the closest in Electoral College history and the first to be decided by the Supreme Court. This source explains what happened on election night and the following month. Included are references for...

A biographical profile of W.E.B. Du Bois, an American civil rights activist (1868-1963), who worked to promote equal rights for African Americans.

The full text of this 1919 novel is offered here in multiple digital formats.

The Inaugural Address of George H. W. Bush on January 20, 1989.

Explore the lives of Texas' governors. This site organizes the governors into six eras: Early Statehood (1846-1861); War, Ruin, and Reconstruction (1861-1874); The Wild West (1874-1887); Texas Rising (1887-1915); The Politics of...

The text of George H. W. Bush's 1991 State of the Union Address on January 29, 1991.

The full text of George H. W. Bush's 1992 State of the Union Address on January 28, 1992 is provided here.

An in-depth profile of George W. Bush. Content includes information on his personal life and education, his political career and business ventures before becoming President of the United States in 2000, perceptions of his public image...

The text of George H. W. Bush's State of the Union Address given on January 31, 1990.