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The SBOE is expected to do a first reading, hear testimony on and discuss the new social studies standards on Tuesday.

Mike Kaechele is a history teacher in Grand Rapids, Mich., and National Faculty for PBLWorks. He believes in student-centered learning by giving kids authentic opportunities to do real work with local ...

Texas leaders are reviewing new social studies standards that could change how students learn about history, slavery, and ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With a world literally and figuratively burning around them, high school social studies teachers are charged with engaging ...

Editor's Note: Comic books have a long history of tackling social issues. In recent years, criticism has centered on the characters themselves; some readers blamed publishers for creating diverse ...

More time on social studies boosts kids' reading scores, according to a new study--but more time on reading doesn't. More time on social studies in elementary school boosts reading scores—but more ...

From heliest memories, Emma Hoeschler knew she wanted to be a teacher. “I've always been passionate about working with children, but it took me quite a while to decide what type of teacher I wanted to ...

The undergraduate licensure program in secondary social studies prepares students to lead in the classroom with a deep commitment to equity and justice. Students interesting in teaching can pair their ...

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