Social Studies
Read more about social studies in K-12 schools, including history and civic
Revising America's Racist Past
How the 'critical race theory' debate is crashing headlong into efforts to update social studies standards.
Social Studies Mock Elections in Schools Evolve to Build Trust in DemocracySchools use mock elections to help build voting habits early and help students understand the electoral process.
Social Studies Opinion A Year After Oct. 7, Silence Isn't an Option for TeachersTeaching about the Israel-Hamas war can feel impossible, but two guardrails offer a path.
Social Studies Opinion How to Host a Voter Drive in Your Classroom (and Why You Should)Get-out-the-vote activities can offer students a powerful lesson in democracy.
Social Studies The Topics That Dominate U.S. History Classes—And the Ones Teachers Want Help OnThe "inquiry" method is popular but not always structured well, a new report finds.
Social Studies There's No Evidence That History Teachers Are 'Indoctrinating' Students, Report SaysTeachers largely use nonpartisan resources, and want to provide multiple perspectives.
Social Studies Opinion How Educators Should Approach Election Discussions in ClassroomsAre schools the right place to discuss political topics? It depends.
Social Studies From Our Research Center Civics Is Getting Harder to Teach, Principals SaySchool leaders says they advise teachers to avoid certain topics to fend off complaints from parents.
Social Studies In Their Own Words Teaching Presidential Elections Isn't Easy. How One Teacher ManagesShari Conditt teaches her students about electoral processes through current events including presidential elections.
Social Studies How Teachers Tackle 2024 Election DiscussionsThe 2024 presidential election offers an opportunity to grow civic engagement, teachers say.
Social Studies Opinion How Can Civics Education Safeguard Democracy?The purpose of civics education must be about more than just getting students to vote.
Social Studies Opinion Yes, Religion Should Be Taught in School—But It Needs to Be Done RightFor nearly two decades, I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous impact that a deep and diverse study of religion has had on my students.
Social Studies Teaching the 2024 Election: Learning Opportunity or Landmine?As the presidential campaign heats up and school starts soon, social studies teachers weigh in on whether and how to cover it in class.
Social Studies Georgia Reverses Course on AP African American StudiesThe state school superintendent previously said schools could only use local funding to cover costs for the new College Board course.
Social Studies Offering AP African American Studies in Georgia Just Got ComplicatedState officials did not approve the course. Schools can still offer it using local funding.
Social Studies Opinion Mister Rogers Showed Me How to Teach CivicsLearning civics can begin in kindergarten with the simple understanding that we are all part of a community. Here’s what that looks like.
