Historians and history educators have been trying for decades to wrest control of school curricula from under the dominion of the social studies. Now, they are quietly celebrating what they see as ...

Social studies and history teachers say they are encouraged that the creators of the Common Core, a set of English language arts and math standards that California and 42 other states have adopted, ...

Right’s new social studies plan vows to fight CRT, wokeness and the “overthrow of America” "American Birthright" elevates Western civilization, pushes Christianity and rejects all talk of ...

State Superintendent Ryan Walters' controversial social studies academic standards now are in place for state schools. How ...

Massive investment in social studies and civics education proposed to address eroding trust in democratic institutions March 1, 2021 More than 4 years ago The U.S. Capitol on Feb. 26.

In my own state of California, where history/social studies is not tested until 8th grade, this trend began with the state’s Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999, and has accelerated with ...

Social studies, at least theoretically, is aimed at building kids’ knowledge about history, geography, civics, and the like. The vocabulary that goes with that knowledge can equip students to ...

The state Board of Education’s plan to upgrade the teaching of social studies in the lower grades is a welcome move. It is bound to produce students who are more involved in society.In recent ...

The state board approved new guidance for what Virginia students will learn in history and social studies classes from kindergarten through 12th grade. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

The Social Justice Studies program seeks to raise questions about structural inequality from a variety of perspectives, fostering dialogue across disciplinary boundaries and ideological lines. We want ...