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—Sara CohanThis article describes the history of the Armenian people,the problems they faced under Ottoman rule, and the genocide perpetrated against them in the final years of the Ottoman Empire.338

—Samuel TottenThousands of Armenians recently gathered in the Syrian Desert to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Genocide scholar Samuel Totten describes the two-day memorial and the ongoing impact of that genocide.333

—Joseph HutchinsonLetters home from young soldiers give students a close-up view of the Civil War; their sense of empathy further deepens when they must use their imagination and write their own letters home.3236906323

—Lauren RobinsonThousands of federal workers play key roles in safeguarding our nation’s security. Yet, when some of those workers speak up about government errors or corruption, the consequences they suffer can be dire. 318

—C. Frederick RisingerYoung people feel a greater connection to history when they are learning about others their age. Here, the author provides a list of websites about children throughout history.307

—Charles F. WilliamsThe roundup features significant Supreme Court decisions on the separation of church and state, the death penalty, and property rights. Looking ahead to the next term, the author considers how changes in the Court’s composition may influence future decisions.305

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—William B. StanleyEducators have long pondered whether their duty in the classroom was to convey the status quo or to facilitate change. Here, the author presents three historic positions on the role of teachers with respect to the social order.287