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 Opinion What the Rejection of African American History Means for StudentsWhen Florida announced that AP African American Studies would not be taught in the state, my first question was, “Why not?”
Social Studies What Two Teachers Piloting the AP African American Studies Course Have to Say About ItThe AP African American Studies course offers students representation like never before, two teachers piloting the course in Oklahoma said.
Social Studies What Do Gen Z Voters Care About Most? A Survey Offers InsightsThe findings have implications for schools: Gen Z wants more civic opportunities in school and better information to shape their decisions.
Social Studies How AP African American Studies Came Under Attack: A TimelineNew information from College Board and Florida officials sheds light on the ins and outs of the course's development.
Social Studies What Will Be Taught in College Board's AP African American Studies? Here's a SampleWhile there is public outcry over what is not found in the new course, and why, here's a look at some required topics in place.
Social Studies College Board Releases AP African American Studies Framework, Runs Into Anti-CRT LawsThe new AP course recently made headlines after Florida officials banned the pilot course in the state for allegedly defying state law.
Social Studies Opinion How to Teach Black History: A Resource ListHere are some books, websites, databases, and podcasts to deepen your students’ Black history knowledge—and your own.
Social Studies Opinion The Five Questions for Building Your Black History ProgramSchools and districts must do better to highlight the importance of dedicated Black history instruction.
Social Studies Opinion Africana Studies Can Save Education—and the WorldThe goal of our dominant education framework is to produce workers, not whole, self-actualized human beings. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Social Studies Opinion We Don't Teach Enough About Black Fear in U.S. HistoryHere’s what I learned researching social studies standards: Teaching about Black fear drastically challenges popular narratives of U.S. history.
Social Studies Opinion Black History Belongs in Early Elementary SchoolHere’s how to integrate Black history into the early elementary school curriculum—and why you should.
Social Studies Opinion The Urgency of Black History: A CollectionA strong Black history program is about more than building a curriculum; it’s about building citizens. Here’s where to start.
Social Studies AP African American Studies: What's Next for the CourseFlorida’s ban of a pilot AP Black history course drew protests, threats of lawsuits, and a lukewarm response from the College Board.
Social Studies College Board: No State Has Sway Over Final Version of AP African American StudiesCollege Board effectively told its members that it will not consider input from states or districts when releasing the final version of the pilot Black history class that Florida banned.
Social Studies Opinion Teaching the Holocaust Is Daunting—But CriticalIt's not enough to relate the facts; students need to consider the roles of perpetrators and bystanders.
