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 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.
Social Studies How AP African American Studies Works in a State That Limits Teaching About RaceHenry Clay High School in Lexington, Ky., is offering the final pilot year of the course before it officially launches this fall.
Social Studies Opinion We Undervalue Women's Work. Teaching This Topic Could HelpKeeping housework out of our curricula reflects a broader social indifference toward this traditionally female labor.
Social Studies Help Students Register to Vote, Education Department Urges SchoolsSchools and universities can help get students registered to vote and help adolescents develop regular voting habits.
Social Studies Opinion What Black Parents Think About How Black History Is TaughtThe preferences of Black parents are rarely the focus in debates over Black history instruction. Here’s what these survey respondents had to say.
Social Studies Opinion What I Wish I Knew About Teaching Black History Before I Left the ClassroomBettina L. Love explains how she struggled to portray Black icons as real people in the early days of her teaching career.
Social Studies Opinion Who’s Improving Black History Education for Everyone? Three Stand-OutsRecent highlights in Black history education, from the Center for K-12 Black History and Racial Literacy Education’s LaGarrett J. King.
Social Studies Opinion I Train Teachers to Teach Black History. Here’s What I’ve LearnedHere’s how I’ve tried to reclaim Black history from the margins—and how you can do the same.
