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 This Popular High School Civics Requirement Doesn’t Boost Voting HabitsMore than a dozen states require students to take the U.S. Citizenship exam, but it doesn't seem to boost turnout.
Social Studies Children's Voting Habits Could Influence Their Parents' Political ParticipationA new study finds a two-way relationship between parents' and teens' civic engagement.
Social Studies PragerU, Creator of Controversial Social Studies Videos, Now Has a Toehold in SchoolsFlorida's Department of Education has come under fire for approving the media company's videos as supplementary materials. What's in them?
Social Studies A Digital Game Offers a Lesson on Compromise, the 18th Century WayA civics group and historical site teamed up teach about the compromises made to create the U.S. Constitution.
Social Studies Opinion Civics Education: Can We Teach Patriotism Without the Conformity?New civics education requirements are good—if we learn from past mistakes.
Social Studies Here’s How Various High School Programs Cover PsychologySee how the College Board, Cambridge International, and the International Baccalaureate approach psychology courses.
Social Studies The Florida AP Psychology Controversy, ExplainedSome districts opted for alternatives to the College Board's course to ensure compliance with state law.
Social Studies Opinion Social Studies Teachers May Have Some Difficult Choices to Make. These Ideas Could HelpHere's one way to turn the fire hose of news into meaningful classroom discussions of current events.
Social Studies Arkansas Says AP African American Studies No Longer Counts for High School CreditThe state's decision follows Florida's banning the course earlier this year.
Social Studies Opinion Don't Suffocate Students With Memorization. Get Them TalkingWhen it comes to social studies instruction, teaching students how to develop ideas by talking about them is critical.
Social Studies Trump's Latest Indictment: 4 Takeaways for EducatorsThe former president's latest indictment presents an opportunity for teachers to discuss another set of unprecedented events with students.
Social Studies Florida vs. College Board: The Fight Over AP Psychology Puts Students in LimboThe organization that oversees the Advanced Placement program said Florida has “effectively banned AP Psychology in the state.”
Social Studies Q&A To Teach a Fuller American Story, Teachers Grapple With Japanese American HistoryA pilot workshop gave teachers an immersive take on Japanese American incarceration during World War II.
Social Studies Opinion Mock Trials? Debates? Here's a Better Way to Approach Supreme Court Decisions in ClassSteer clear of any instructional method that opens the door to questioning the humanity of your students, says a social studies teacher.
Social Studies Q&A 'I Must Teach Truth to Power': A Top History Teacher Discusses 'Divisive Concepts' LawsVeteran history teacher Kurt Russell assesses the challenges ahead for social studies teachers.
