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 Illinois Becomes First State to Require Teaching Asian American History in Public SchoolsThe law is the latest in a series of new requirements the governor has signed that aim to make the teaching of history more inclusive.
Social Studies Opinion Juneteenth Meets Anti-Critical Race Theory Laws: Where Do Teachers Go From Here?No, talking to students about our history will not teach them to hate this country.
Social Studies 'A Conspiracy of Silence': Tulsa Race Massacre Was Absent From Schools for GenerationsMany were well into adulthood when they learned Black Wall Street had existed in Tulsa and had been razed in a spree of white violence.
Social Studies 'Divisive' or 'Necessary'? Comments on Grant Priorities Show Divide on Teaching About RaceThousands of comments on a history education grant proposal appear to have been submitted through a group that opposes "woke" education.
Social Studies Opinion Civics Ed. Is on the Precipice of Becoming Common Core 2.0Recent efforts to promote civics education suggest little was learned from the Obama-era dispute around the common core.
Social Studies GOP Leader: Biden Grant Plan Referencing Anti-Racism, 1619 Project Is 'Divisive Nonsense'Sen. Mitch McConnell's letter to the Education Dept. about a small history program amplifies a political scrum dating back to last year.
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.
