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

Selena Masse inspires seventh-graders to learn history through speakers and books about young people in tough situations.

But social studies-focused professional learning activities were more common in historically disadvantaged schools that served more students of color. Social studies materials can be a free-for-all.

An Oklahoma County judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the approval process of new social studies standards. The judge ...

Over six dozen Connecticut laws, including the state’s next budget and bond package, will wholly or partially take effect on ...

Lauren Greenfield’s latest project, “Social Studies,” is a five-part docuseries that looks at teen social media use and its effects. It premieres Friday at Telluride and comes to FX on Sept. 27.

Language casting doubt on the integrity of the 2020 presidential election results also is required teaching in Oklahoma.

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.

That’s far from accurate, said Sarah Shear, a professor of social studies and multicultural education at the University of Washington-Bothell and coauthor of two national studies assessing state ...

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 ...

Social studies is sometimes seen as an afterthought, left out of daily instruction, he said. But instead of strengthening social studies or helping more students engage with the subject, the focus in ...

And in social studies, said Fitchett, 4th and 5th grade are more content-heavy with clearly defined topics, often covering state and U.S. history.