The Stanford History Education Group

The Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) is a research and teaching organization at Stanford University dedicated to improving historical literacy and critical thinking skills. They develop and provide educators with resources, assessments, and lessons that help students analyze historical evidence, recognize bias, and evaluate sources critically. Their work focuses on empowering students to be informed and thoughtful participants in civic life by fostering skills necessary for understanding complex historical and current issues. SHEG's approach emphasizes active engagement with primary sources and evidence-based reasoning, aiming to enhance quality history education across schools.