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 Most States Require Schools to Help Register Young Voters. Many Fail to Do ItEducators and advocates say schools don't have the resources needed to make registration laws as effective as they could be.
Social Studies Opinion How to Adopt a Culturally Responsive MindsetEnrich your classroom—and students’ lives—by including different sources and infusing meaningful interaction with the material into lessons.
Social Studies What is the Goal of Civics Education? Critical Thinking, Teachers SayFar fewer teachers said that "future political engagement" was a goal for civics class, a new survey found.
Social Studies Opinion 8 Practical Ideas for Teaching Social Studies in Culturally Responsive WaysGetting to know your students and drawing attention to untold stories are just two of the suggestions that educators offer.
Social Studies Opinion 18 Ways to Make Social Studies Class More Culturally ResponsiveEducators share ways to make students feel more welcome in the classroom while also helping them develop "critical consciousness."
Social Studies 4 Smart Teaching Ideas for Constitution DayTeaching about Constitutional debates is crucial, teachers say, even as discussing politics in school is an increasingly risky act.
Social Studies How 'Fair' Is Our Government? And Other Big Questions Teachers Are Posing for Constitution DayThe holiday is an opportunity to teach about the founding document and its relevance today. The times provide a lot of material.
Social Studies Q&A How Should Asian American History Be Taught? A Scholar ExplainsA high school elective course in Asian American studies is under review for approval as Texas updates its social studies standards.
Social Studies 'Roe v. Wade' Won't Be on Next Year's AP Government TestThe decision is an early example of how the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling will reshape how Constitutional issues are taught.
Social Studies Opinion Teaching Social Studies Isn't for the Faint of HeartFew school subjects provoke controversy as much as social studies. Here's help for teachers to address topics head-on.
Social Studies Florida Is Placing Limits on Social Studies Textbooks. Here’s What Has to GoEarlier this year, Florida drew national attention for rejecting math textbooks. Could the same happen with social studies?
Social Studies Opinion How Holocaust Denial and Other Bogus Claims Are Poisoning SchoolsRecent demands to ‘teach both sides’ of claims rooted in misinformation aren’t just offensive, they’re dangerous.
Social Studies Revamped Florida Civics Education Aims for ‘Patriotism.’ Will It Catch On Elsewhere?In what could be a model, Florida is now emphasizing patriotism, American exceptionalism, and—some critics say—religious themes.
Social Studies Students Deepen Access to Civics Education In Hard-Fought Legal BattleThe case didn't establish a federal right to education, but will spark changes in Rhode Island and could spur challenges in other states.
Social Studies Opinion Building Empathy With Students Isn't Just One More Thing to DoEducators have a moral obligation to confront white supremacy in our classrooms, writes a high school history teacher.
