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Social studies

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.

How 9 superintendents responded to the Capitol violence

How thoughtful messages to parents and school communities can make a difference during crisis moments.

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.

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.

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.

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

Teaching in a crisis: Life on the front lines and on video screens

Six educators share their thoughts on the fear of COVID-19, the connections with students and parents and the staffing shortages in schools.
Wed Nov 25th, 2020

Micro-credentials gain PD momentum during COVID

During the disrupted school schedules of COVID, micro-credentials are having another moment as a more flexible and personalizable form of professional development. 

Mon Nov 23rd, 2020

Librarians leading the way with innovation, support during COVID

Shannon McClintock Miller shares how this empowered group of school leaders is making a difference with students and teachers, along with some of the tools they are using.
Tue Nov 17th, 2020

Launch Pad: A middle school space with a path to the future

A transformed library at Cajon Valley Middle School is giving student and parents a chance to pursue their dreams in a personalized new way.
Tue Nov 17th, 2020

FETC preview: Be revolutionary, make change happen now

Keynote speaker Eric Sheninger says the COVID-19 pandemic might provide the one opportunity to completely transform education for the better.
Thu Nov 12th, 2020