Social Studies

Recent legislative pushes on critical race theory prompt those in K-12 to take Pledge to Teach the Truth.

Race is a seminal aspect of the American experience, and bans on how it is taught can harm both students of color and their white classmates, professor Vida A. Robertson says.

Showing students where and when American society has not lived up to the “all men are created equal" standard is a key driver of critical race theory, says one higher ed expert.

Lawmakers in several more states have moved to ban the teaching of critical race theory with laws that set parameters for how educators teach current events and U.S. history.

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

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.