Social Studies
Education news, analysis, and opinion about social studies and history teaching.
Social Studies Biden Administration Cites 1619 Project as Inspiration in History Grant ProposalThe Biden administration's proposal is part of a heated battle over racism and what students should learn about America's past.
Social Studies Supreme Court Justices Call for More Civics Education Amid Risk From 'Domestic Enemies'Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil M. Gorsuch, both boosters of civics for years, renew their concerns amid deep divisions in the country.
Social Studies Opinion Civics Roadmap’s Designers Would Do Well to Heed Their CriticsSupporters of Educating for American Democracy's Roadmap should spend time listening, learning, and addressing legitimate concerns.
Social Studies A Pro-Trump Student Group Will Launch a History Curriculum. It Could Get a COVID-19 BoostTurning Point USA's plan to develop classroom lessons is part of a conservative pushback to what they see as biased curricula.Social Studies Webinar Reflective Patriotism or Reflexive Polarization: Teaching Civics in a Post-Trump EraSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Join the Bill of Rights Institute and friends for a rousing discussion on navigating contrasting viewpoints in the high school history and civics classroom. History and civics classrooms are the front lines for practicing the
Social Studies Opinion Approaching EAD’s New Civics Roadmap With Eyes Wide OpenThe Roadmap could have much to offer for improving civics and history instruction, but much will depend on how its aims are implemented.
Social Studies New National Civics Guidelines Carve a Middle Path for Teachers in a Polarized ClimateIn U.S. schools, history and civics are both neglected and controversial. Can a new set of guidelines help?
Social Studies Opinion A Recipe for Young Historians of Black HistoryThere are five simple ingredients to create a Black history club that will engage elementary-age students in research and celebration, writes kindergarten teacher Dawnavyn James.
Social Studies Opinion How I Fell in Love With Black HistoryTo understand current events you must understand what’s happened with Black people throughout American history, says educator Jania Hoover in a video.
Social Studies Opinion 'Black History Isn't Treated as American History'In a video, a high school student-activist shares what it feels like to sit through a history class that only lets you see yourself as “the oppressed.”
Social Studies Opinion The Insurrection Highlights the Need for Civics LearningWhat if the insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol had received civics and anti-bias education in school? Would it have made a difference?
Social Studies Opinion How Can White Teachers Teach Black History? Six Things You Need to KnowFor white teachers to engage students in learning Black history, we must question everything about the way we teach and learn in schools.
Social Studies Lawmakers Push to Ban '1619 Project' From SchoolsThree states' bills are fanning the flames of the decades-long debate over how to teach American history.
Social Studies Opinion The Need for Media Literacy and Civics Education Isn't Just for StudentsLately, people have been calling for students to learn more civics education. Unfortunately, it may be the adults who really need it.
Social Studies Opinion Black History Is About More Than OppressionWhy can't we get Black history education right? Education professor LaGarrett J. King shares six principles.
