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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In September, the board adopted a plan that emphasizes Texas and U.S. history, while reducing focus on world history and ...

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 ...

Alabama students could soon see some big changes in their social studies classes, including a deeper emphasis on local and world history. State officials are considering standards, which have not been ...

Texas fourth and seventh graders spend a year steeped in the state’s history learning about the Texas Revolution, Sam Houston and Barbara Jordan. But that may change soon. Students would have to study ...

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 ...

Alabama is about to finally make updates to social studies standards for K-12 public schools. Social studies has come under scrutiny in recent years, as other states and school districts have wrestled ...

The State Board of Education social studies revamp is at a standstill after disagreements emerged over how and when to teach Texas history. Ben Torres / Special Contributor Disagreements over how much ...