Lauren Brown

Lauren Brown, a former K–12 and university U.S. history teacher turned consultant, shares her insights on meaningful history education. They dive into the importance of teaching history as an evidence-based inquiry and the role of controversy in making lessons engaging. Lauren advocates for age-appropriate discussions, emphasizing the need for developmental readiness when tackling complex topics like the Constitution. She also highlights strategies for connecting historical events to students' lived experiences, fostering agency and literacy in social studies.