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Social studies

20 states pressure Biden administration on critical race theory

Matt Zalaznick -
Calling critical race theory "deeply flawed and controversial," 20 state attorneys general want it left out of Department of Ed history and civics guidance. 

Virtual White House field trip expands access to U.S. capital

Matt Zalaznick -
Nw virtual White House field trip featuring First Lady Jill Biden provides access to the U.S. nation's capital to students who can't travel due to COVID or lack of resources. 

How one district expands the concept of summer learning

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

How to fix a deepening crisis in history and civics education

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

12 ways better civics teaching creates ‘reflective patriots’

Matt Zalaznick -
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 use computational thinking to teach civics and politics

Dana Johnston -
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

Matt Zalaznick -
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

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

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

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

4 leaders raise student voice during turbulent times

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

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