Sean Dimond

Sean Dimond, a former middle-school teacher and now senior social studies editor at the Core Knowledge Foundation, shares insights on creating a high-quality history curriculum in Louisiana. He highlights the pitfalls of vague standards that once hindered learning and how the new Bayou Bridges curriculum offers a coherent, chronological approach. Discussing a captivating Civil War lesson, Dimond emphasizes the importance of narrative in teaching. With positive teacher feedback, he expresses hope for engaging students in meaningful historical learning.