# History as Performance

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Podcast: [Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357)
Published: 2026-05-28T11:43:38+00:00
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## Resource

Andrew Shapiro, a veteran social studies teacher with 17 years at Kyrene Middle School, is revolutionizing history education by blending old-school charm with cutting-edge tech like AI, turning lessons into immersive, performance-style adventures. His students build ancient Chinese homes and live as people from centuries past — all while secretly soaking up knowledge like a smoothie with healthy ingredients. Once a rock band member, Shapiro treats his classroom like a stage, making every lesson a showstopper. Now, starting in 2026-2027, he’ll step into a new role as Academic and Behavior Specialist Dean for sixth grade — part coach, part problem-solver, part air traffic controller — still focused on helping kids see mistakes as growth opportunities. His mission? Keep history alive, exciting, and deeply human for every student. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5bd24790a4a9ce52

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