The middle and high school curriculum centers around student inquiry, disciplinary literacy and teaching multiple ...

Political debate and pressure took center stage this year when it came to states’ expectations for how history and civics are taught in K-12 schools. Social studies standards help guide instruction in ...

It all started with a failed lesson plan. I had a pleasant surprise yesterday: a former student named Jason, who had graduated two years ago with a teaching certificate and a self-designed individual ...

A low-stakes assignment culminating in an investigative paper has worked wonders in this teacher’s AP World History classroom ...

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The State Board of Education approved an early draft of social studies changes, setting up a vote in June that will determine ...

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 ...

The Texas State Board of Education is considering new requirements for how social studies is taught in the classroom. The new guidelines were brought forth by lobbyists who say the state is failing ...

Students, parents and teachers say Texas’ new social studies plan feels rushed and will exclude key perspectives and historical events.

“Social Studies” begins during the first week of school in late summer/fall of 2021. Greenfield centers on several teens from different high schools, races and socioeconomic backgrounds who return to ...