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Social studies

How one district expands the concept of summer learning

There is no concept of failure during summer instruction at Kalamazoo Public Schools; in fact, educators there don’t even call it ‘summer school.’

12 ways better civics teaching creates ‘reflective patriots’

Seven big themes and five design challenges anchor social studies guidelines that will help teachers develop graduates who can participate in a democratic and diverse society.

How to fix a deepening crisis in history and civics education

Civics and history education must be rebuilt, say scholars who have developed an extensive inquiry-based, social studies roadmap for a less polarized society.

How to use computational thinking to teach civics and politics

Helping students make real-world connections to the content is key to making lessons that will stick.

5 principles anchor work of new anti-racism education center

Teachers looking to combat racism in their classrooms and beyond can tap the resources of a new organization, the Center for Antiracist Education. 

How 9 superintendents responded to the Capitol violence

How thoughtful messages to parents and school communities can make a difference during crisis moments.
Tue Jan 12th, 2021

How to turn D.C. riot into a learning opportunity

Attack on Congress by pro-Trump rioters offers superintendents an opportunity to encourage and empower students to express their own voices more productively.

Mon Jan 11th, 2021

4 leaders raise student voice during turbulent times

COVD pandemic redoubles superintendents' commitment to building student voice to work on antiracism, gender equity, college application and other issues.

Mon Jan 11th, 2021

Star-studded classroom livens up online learning

Lafayette High School students logging into online learning find a social studies classroom starring Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michelle Obama and other celebrities.

Sat Jan 2nd, 2021

3 ways social studies teachers can combat ‘truth decay’

'Truth decay' threatens K-12 students because only one in five social studies teachers say they have sufficient training and resources to teach civics, according to a survey.

Tue Dec 8th, 2020

Teaching in a crisis: Finding solutions during a pandemic

Six teachers discuss how they are creatively managing different types of instruction, and how policymakers and stakeholders can help.
Mon Nov 30th, 2020