Social studies

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Civil Dialogue: How San Diego school made it happen in 2020

The Francis Parker School used words of wisdom from its namesake, past election experience and a model for critical thinking and discussion that got students talking in a positive way.

2 components are key to embedding anti-racism in the classroom

Rewriting curriculum and professional development for educators are the focal points of Evanston/Skokie School District 65's aggressive anti-racism initiative.

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