12/18/2009

Ron Stone Academy for the Teaching of Texas History

University of Houston New Release
 
Texas History Academy links late Ron Stone, UHFoundation Gift Launches New Resource for Texas History Teachers
It begins:  "June 3, 2009 - Houston - The rugged history of the Lone Star State is revealed in landmarks, cities and tales.  Now, a new resource at the University of Houston Center for Public History helps Texas teachers harness that rich history for the classroom.

The University of Houston Center for Public History has announced a $75,000 gift from the Ron Stone Foundation to begin the Ron Stone Academy for the Teaching of Texas History. The gift will be matched by a $75, 000 contribution by the university."
For more information about The Ron Stone Foundation, visit http://ronstonefoundation.org/.

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