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 Inside the Class Where 69´«Ă˝ Talk About Abortion, Trump v. Harris, and MoreA Maine high school has piloted a new class called Election Year, where students dive deep into campaign politics.
Social Studies 'Can We Trust This Source?' And Other Questions Readers Ask in HistoryHistorical texts require students to weigh authors' bias, context, and audience.
Social Studies Download How to Hold a Mock Election in Your Classroom: A Downloadable GuideTips for an engaging, age-appropriate mock election that develops students' voting habits.
Social Studies Mock Elections in 69´«Ă˝ Evolve to Build Trust in Democracy69´«Ă˝ use mock elections to help build voting habits early and help students understand the electoral process.
Social Studies Opinion A Year After Oct. 7, Silence Isn't an Option for TeachersTeaching about the Israel-Hamas war can feel impossible, but two guardrails offer a path.
Social Studies Opinion How to Host a Voter Drive in Your Classroom (and Why You Should)Get-out-the-vote activities can offer students a powerful lesson in democracy.
Social Studies The Topics That Dominate U.S. History Classes—And the Ones Teachers Want Help OnThe "inquiry" method is popular but not always structured well, a new report finds.
Social Studies There's No Evidence That History Teachers Are 'Indoctrinating' 69´«Ă˝, Report SaysTeachers largely use nonpartisan resources, and want to provide multiple perspectives.
Social Studies Opinion How Educators Should Approach Election Discussions in ClassroomsAre schools the right place to discuss political topics? It depends.
Social Studies From Our Research Center Civics Is Getting Harder to Teach, Principals SaySchool leaders says they advise teachers to avoid certain topics to fend off complaints from parents.
Social Studies In Their Own Words Teaching Presidential Elections Isn't Easy. How One Teacher ManagesShari Conditt teaches her students about electoral processes through current events including presidential elections.
Social Studies How Teachers Tackle 2024 Election DiscussionsThe 2024 presidential election offers an opportunity to grow civic engagement, teachers say.
Social Studies Opinion How Can Civics Education Safeguard Democracy?The purpose of civics education must be about more than just getting students to vote.
Social Studies Opinion Yes, Religion Should Be Taught in School—But It Needs to Be Done RightFor nearly two decades, I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous impact that a deep and diverse study of religion has had on my students.
Social Studies Teaching the 2024 Election: Learning Opportunity or Landmine?As the presidential campaign heats up and school starts soon, social studies teachers weigh in on whether and how to cover it in class.
