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 ...

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 ...

When Ben Zulauf started looking for a social studies curriculum just over two years ago, he wasn’t quite sure where to begin. Zulauf, the director of literacy and social studies in the Cicero School ...

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 ...

A deadlocked Anoka-Hennepin school board has left social studies teachers in Minnesota’s largest school district heading into ...

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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 ...

“Social Studies” begins during the first week of school in late summer/fall of 2021. Greenfield centers on several teens from different high schools, races and socioeconomic backgrounds who return to ...