In Florida, the update to social studies standards doesn’t mark a full revision but rather the inclusion of new content: lessons on communism. The additions follow the passage of a 2024 law that ...

A committee of fourth-grade teachers in western Colorado spent months this past school year reviewing potential social studies curriculum. The one they chose was written by Colorado historians and is ...

Schools across the nation are seeking to hire well trained, enthusiastic, and creative teachers who will inspire their students to become knowledgeable and engaged citizens. The Social Studies ...

It is no accident that the new National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) definition of social studies is focused on “human experiences and the spaces in which we interact as humans.” The culture ...

South Carolina social studies teachers are worried about the future of their profession as the Legislature considers eliminating standardized tests in their subject in elementary and middle school. In ...

The Texas State Board of Education moved forward this week on overhauling the K-12 social studies curriculum. New learning materials will hone in on Texas and U.S. history, while de-emphasizing world ...

A survey of social studies teachers found that many find primary sources online for lesson plans. But a notable minority also rely on left-leaning materials, and a handful have turned to conservative ...

Some advisers have criticized diversity efforts, questioned the historical contributions of people of color, and promoted ...

The State Board of Education voted Friday to approve a social studies plan that would teach more Texas history across school grades and deemphasize other subjects like world history, cultures and ...

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