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 How Educators Can Teach Civics in Today's Political ClimateExperts share tips on ways to approach civics education with civility and critical thinking.
Social Studies Ed. Dept. Will Emphasize 'Patriotic Education' in Grant CompetitionsA new civics coalition and proposed grant priority emphasize teaching "American values."
Social Studies Opinion Over Half My Students Saw Video of Charlie Kirk鈥檚 Murder. Here鈥檚 How I RespondedAn established classroom routine to discuss current events can help 糖心动漫vlog navigate hard conversations with their students.
Social Studies Reported Essay Students Have Questions About Our Democracy. Is Civics Class Up to the Task?How today鈥檚 messy political realities are crashing against traditional civics education.
Social Studies Why Some Civics Educators Are Afraid to Teach Their Subject"They just don鈥檛 know in this new environment what they can and can鈥檛 say," said one civics education expert.
Social Studies Opinion What Should Civics Instruction Look Like?States should take four policy actions for a rigorous approach to civics in the classroom, an educator explains.
Social Studies A Hands-On Lesson in Civics Sees Surging Student Interest in the Age of TrumpThe American Civil Liberties Union sees interest spike in its student advocacy institute, while conservative groups have their own programs.
Social Studies Opinion Patriotic History Education Doesn鈥檛 Mean Ignoring Our Country鈥檚 Troubled PastHistory 糖心动漫vlog must reevaluate how to teach the subject to empower students to sit with historical tensions.
Social Studies States Push Civics Education Amid Political Tensions in ClassroomsThe subject has become a minefield for teachers and schools in recent months. Do new civics mandates acknowledge that difficulty?
Social Studies Opinion Patriotism Done Right: We Can't Lecture Teens Into Loving Our CountryMany teachers long to restore students鈥� trust in our institutions鈥攂ut how we do so matters.
Social Studies What National Endowment for the Humanities Cuts Could Mean for Social Studies TeachersThe agency made grants for professional development and supported nationwide history education programs. Now these offerings may disappear.
Social Studies Opinion How to Empower Students Right Now, According to a TeacherWith social and political unrest, teachers must draw from the past to help students understand the world today.
Social Studies Oklahoma Draft Standards Ask Students to Find 2020 Election 'Discrepancies'The standards intimate that the 2020 presidential election results might not be trustworthy.
Social Studies Opinion 5 Strategies for Teaching Social Studies in Turbulent TimesGiving students the chance to 鈥渢ug鈥� at current events enables them to explore the historical roots of contemporary issues.
Social Studies Opinion Black History Month: A Time of Reflection and CelebrationRead all of Education Week Opinion鈥檚 Black history projects guest edited by educator LaGarrett J. King.
