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Social studies

How newly rising grade inflation may be skewing our view of students

Inflation of high school grade-point averages increased substantially in 2020 and 2021.

Red scare: Florida is not finished making laws about what K-12 students learn

High school students will learn about communist regimes and “how victims suffered at the hands of these regimes” for at least 45 minutes in their required U.S. government class.

K-12 culture wars: Republican-led states continue battle against critical race theory

As the Florida measure critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” bill awaits final approval, a new curriculum transparency law requires schools to list library books and reading materials.

Why new LGBTQ restrictions could undo 10 years of improving climate for students

Recent limits on teaching LGBTQ topics and student activities fly in the face of years of growing inclusion and affirmation by educators, schools, and yes, even state lawmakers.

How high achievers could pay the price for restrictions on teaching about race

State lawmakers scrambling to restrict the teaching about race and racism, LGBTQ issues and other topics risk seeing their schools lose advanced placement classes.

7 age-appropriate ideas for helping students grasp the war in Ukraine

Educators across the U.S. are looking for ways to help students understand Russia's invasion of Ukraine and process their fears of escalating violence. Several organizations have already developed lesson plans.

Thu Mar 3rd, 2022

How do our teachers feel about attacks on critical race theory? Scared.

The uproar over critical race theory is doing real damage to teachers and administrators who are now feeling under siege and at risk.
Tue Feb 15th, 2022

How should schools teach about racism that’s happening right now?

While most people say schools should teach about slavery, only a slim majority believe students should learn about its lingering impacts and contemporary racism.
Mon Feb 7th, 2022

Moms for Liberty is offering a $500 bounty for catching any teacher promoting CRT

The first person who reports the teaching of critical race theory in a New Hampshire classroom can now claim a $500 "reward" from the local chapter of a group called Moms for Liberty.
Tue Nov 16th, 2021

10 reasons why discussing race in class improves outcomes for all students

Children become aware of race and can experience positive and negative emotions about their ethnic groups even before they start school, a report says.

Tue Oct 26th, 2021

2 groups of parents sue feds for cracking down on school board harassment

New lawsuit claims that Biden Administration overstepped authority in warning of a crackdown on threats made against educators and school boards over critical race theory, sex ed and other issues.

Thu Oct 21st, 2021