In this article, the author recalls the first time she met Gary Nash. He came to speak at a Bradley Commission meeting and she was rather surprised to see him appear and to find out that he, along with Charlotte Crabtree, was involved in a National Center for History. She gives three reasons for her surprise which she thinks may tell aspects of…

Discusses the thoughts, trepidations, and experiences of a history teacher serving on the Bradley Commission History in Schools. Recounts the conflicts that arose during the conference, especially the conflict between narrative versus social history. Outlines the Bradley Commission's recommendations that are most useful to teachers. (RW)