University of Richmond’s New American History Project Named a Best Digital Tool for Teaching and Learning

UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND — New American History has received national recognition from the American Association of School Librarians as one of 2024’s Best Digital Tools for Teaching and Learning.

New American History is a free, interactive resource from the University of Richmond, designed to help educators explore American history more deeply with their students. These learning resources, which encompass primary sources, podcasts, videos, and more, can be tailored to reading level, teaching style, and grade level. It also includes dynamic maps from UR's Digital Scholarship Lab, and popular history writing via Bunk, an online resource that makes connections between stories in the media that engage with American history.

AASL’s Best Digital Tools are selected for their ability to enhace learning, engage students, and offer information and references while also being user-friendly.

“The goal of New American History is to provide engaging educational resources for everyone, whether they know a little or a lot about American history,” said Annie Evans, director of education and outreach at New American History. “Our understanding of history is ever-evolving, and our resources are especially useful for K-12 teachers looking to educate their students on the complexities of America’s past.”

This is the second time that New American History has been named a Best Digital Tool by the AASL.  

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