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Celebrating The Un-Famous People Of History
History's unsung heroes have been getting their long-overdue moments in the spotlight in Ben Purdy's Rocky River Middle School classroom, thanks to a totally made-up holiday that has delivered very real results by getting students excited about learning social studies. On this episode, the teacher who invented a day to celebrate The Un-Famous People Of History (aka TUFPOH) tells the story of how one small idea became a beloved tradition that helps inspire students to see themselves as the next generation of innovators and changemakers. And, he shares some of other innovative ways he sparks…
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