Social Studies
Read more about social studies in K-12 schools, including history and civic
Revising America's Racist Past
How the 'critical race theory' debate is crashing headlong into efforts to update social studies standards.
Social Studies In Their Own Words Teaching Presidential Elections Isn't Easy. How One Teacher ManagesShari Conditt teaches her students about electoral processes through current events including presidential elections.
Social Studies How Teachers Tackle 2024 Election DiscussionsThe 2024 presidential election offers an opportunity to grow civic engagement, teachers say.
Social Studies Opinion How Can Civics Education Safeguard Democracy?The purpose of civics education must be about more than just getting students to vote.
Social Studies Opinion Yes, Religion Should Be Taught in School—But It Needs to Be Done RightFor nearly two decades, I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous impact that a deep and diverse study of religion has had on my students.
Social Studies Teaching the 2024 Election: Learning Opportunity or Landmine?As the presidential campaign heats up and school starts soon, social studies teachers weigh in on whether and how to cover it in class.
Social Studies Georgia Reverses Course on AP African American StudiesThe state school superintendent previously said schools could only use local funding to cover costs for the new College Board course.
Social Studies Offering AP African American Studies in Georgia Just Got ComplicatedState officials did not approve the course. Schools can still offer it using local funding.
Social Studies Opinion Mister Rogers Showed Me How to Teach CivicsLearning civics can begin in kindergarten with the simple understanding that we are all part of a community. Here’s what that looks like.
Social Studies Can South Carolina Schools Teach AP African American Studies? It's ComplicatedSouth Carolina state education officials did not add AP African American Studies nor AP Precalculus to the 2024-25 roster of courses.
Social Studies Opinion Make History Exciting Again for StudentsNational History Day seeks to engage young people in deep examination of the past.
Social Studies Video Teachers, Try This: A Method for Navigating Political Debates in Social StudiesThrough the use of primary sources, and students' own critical thinking skills, this Texas teacher navigates the current political climate.
Social Studies What the Research Says Oral History Offers a Model for How Schools Can Introduce Students to Complex TopicsCommunity history projects like a curriculum in Memphis, Tenn. can help students grapple with issues like school segregation, experts say.
Social Studies How These Teachers Build Curriculum 'Beyond Black History'A pilot to infuse Black history and culture in social studies is gaining ground in New York.
Social Studies Q&A Here's How AP African American Studies Helps Teachers 'Get Students to Think'Ahenewa El-Amin in Kentucky is teaching the second year pilot of the College Board's new course set to officially launch this fall.
Social Studies What Students Have to Say About AP African American StudiesStudents at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Ky., share their takeaways from the pilot course that officially launches this fall.
