Science, social studies, music and arts classes are shrinking in the nation’s schools, as educators concentrate on the reading and math curricula that gauge schools’ performance on standardized tests ...

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This article is part of the collection: Social Studies: It’s Time to ReInvest. Social studies is poised for a comeback in U.S. schools. While ELA and math priorities have long enjoyed top billing on ...

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As different initiatives, priorities, and efforts to change teaching and learning in schools come and go, one challenge remains constant: Time is a finite resource. In elementary schools, especially, ...

Elementary teachers are left largely to their own devices when it comes to social studies instruction, cobbling together materials from different places with little support or guidance from higher-ups ...

In recent years, the integration of digital tools into educational settings has revolutionized the way students engage with and learn about social studies. From interactive simulations to online ...

Schools across the nation are seeking to hire well trained, enthusiastic, and creative teachers who will inspire their students to become knowledgeable and engaged citizens. The Social Studies ...