School leaders have long been under great pressure to boost test scores. That’s why they often double down on time teaching reading and while slashing science and social studies. James Kim, a ...

A new course in the Graduate School of Education is bringing an innovative approach to teaching Black history to educators by combining children’s literature with social studies to create a rich, ...

Chloe Hunt is an investigative reporter for Defending Education. This week, the National Council for Social Studies—the largest professional association dedicated to social studies education—is ...

Read full article: San Antonio ISD collects 1.4 million pounds of recycled goods on Texas Recycles Day The Texas State Board of Education is reshaping how public schools will teach social studies for ...

Educational TV for kids has come a long way since I was a kid. Gone are the preachy, boring lessons, and instead, kids have a ton of shows to choose from that teach everything from math to social ...

New, contested South Dakota social studies standards will be implemented in the upcoming school year. The state has invested heavily in teacher training and resources, including a $6 million contract ...

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(The Texas Tribune) The Texas State Board of Education is reshaping how public schools will teach social studies for years to come, but its recent selection of the panelists who will advise members ...

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