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 ...

Political debate and pressure took center stage this year when it came to states’ expectations for how history and civics are taught in K-12 schools. Social studies standards help guide instruction in ...

A deadlocked Anoka-Hennepin school board has left social studies teachers in Minnesota’s largest school district heading into summer without clear direction on how they’ll teach new state standards ...

It all started with a failed lesson plan. I had a pleasant surprise yesterday: a former student named Jason, who had graduated two years ago with a teaching certificate and a self-designed individual ...

This story about social studies instruction is part of a series about innovative practices in the core subjects in the early grades. Read about math, science and reading. It was produced by The ...

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Schools across the nation are seeking to hire well trained, enthusiastic, and creative teachers who will inspire their students to become knowledgeable and engaged citizens. The Social Studies ...

In recent years, the integration of digital tools into educational settings has revolutionized the way students engage with and learn about social studies. From interactive simulations to online ...

A new social studies textbook for ninth-grade pupils is set to enter Russian classrooms this autumn. Edited by former ...