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 A Century of Celebrating Black History: A CollectionThis year’s special Education Week Opinion project offers perspectives and guidance from educators for improving Black history education.
Social Studies Opinion The 100-Year History of Black History MonthWhat people get wrong about Black History Month—and why it’s as urgent now as it ever was.
Social Studies Opinion Do Students Still Need to Learn Geography?It’s tough to grasp what's going on about Venezuela or Greenland if you don’t know where they are.Social Studies Spotlight Spotlight on Teaching Social Studies to Build Literacy and Critical ThinkingThis Spotlight explores social studies literacy, evaluating source bias, introducing complex narratives, and key U.S. history topics.
Social Studies Oklahoma Must Rework Social Studies Standards After Court RulingThe controversial standards were approved without the legally required public notice, the court ruled.
Social Studies Communism, American Exceptionalism Latest Flashpoints in State History StandardsSeveral Republican states will add Christian teachings and anti-communist lessons to their history standards.
Social Studies How Educators Can Teach Civics in Today's Political ClimateExperts share tips on ways to approach civics education with civility and critical thinking.
Social Studies Ed. Dept. Will Emphasize 'Patriotic Education' in Grant CompetitionsA new civics coalition and proposed grant priority emphasize teaching "American values."
Social Studies Opinion Over Half My Students Saw Video of Charlie Kirk’s Murder. Here’s How I RespondedAn established classroom routine to discuss current events can help educators navigate hard conversations with their students.
Social Studies Why Some Civics Educators Are Afraid to Teach Their Subject"They just don’t know in this new environment what they can and can’t say," said one civics education expert.
Social Studies Reported Essay Students Have Questions About Our Democracy. Is Civics Class Up to the Task?How today’s messy political realities are crashing against traditional civics education.
Social Studies Opinion What Should Civics Instruction Look Like?States should take four policy actions for a rigorous approach to civics in the classroom, an educator explains.
Social Studies A Hands-On Lesson in Civics Sees Surging Student Interest in the Age of TrumpThe American Civil Liberties Union sees interest spike in its student advocacy institute, while conservative groups have their own programs.
Social Studies Opinion Patriotic History Education Doesn’t Mean Ignoring Our Country’s Troubled PastHistory educators must reevaluate how to teach the subject to empower students to sit with historical tensions.
Social Studies States Push Civics Education Amid Political Tensions in ClassroomsThe subject has become a minefield for teachers and schools in recent months. Do new civics mandates acknowledge that difficulty?
