"This engaging and thoughtful collection of essays grapples with essential questions for the teaching of American history in college classrooms today. Essays explore a range of options for examining and rethinking the traditional survey course, from teaching in unconventional ways (such as taking history on the road both literally and virtually) to reframing courses to examine the past through different lenses. Other essays approach provocative and controversial topics, from the writing and use of textbooks to testing historical knowledge."
— Kelly Schrum, George Mason University
"Gary Kornblith and Carol Lasser remind us why teaching the history of the United States is such an exciting challenge. The essays and interviews of their excellent book juxtapose bracing critiques and helpful strategies, seasoned textbook authors and fresh new perspectives. Everyone who goes into a classroom to explore American history will be a better teacher after reading this book."
— Edward L. Ayers, University of Richmond