The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 13, 2024

Patty Topliffe, who teaches social studies at Woodstock High School in Vermont, said teaching vocabulary and other literacy skills to her students helps them understand primary source documents. Patty Topliffe (center right) and other English and social studies teachers at Woodstock High School, in Vermont.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 7, 2022

As a social studies teacher and a Chinese American immigrant, I find myself subconsciously asking the following questions: How are Asian Americans viewed by the American public? Nationally, in 2021, U.S. What stereotypes and misperceptions still abound? history and civics curriculum to be more inclusive and equitable?

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American History History Teaching Primary Sources 113

The Hechinger Report

JULY 7, 2022

Frank McCormick, at the time the district’s coordinator for social studies instruction, said those inquiry-based standards were a radical shift from the content-based standards that most students and teachers were used to. There was much more emphasis on critical thinking and primary source investigation.

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Primary Sources Social Science Professional Development Critical Thinking 126

ED Surge

MAY 24, 2023

The Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History (TEAACH) Act was signed into law in July 2021 with wide bipartisan support, amending the state’s school code to ensure that all Illinois public school students learn about the contributions Asian Americans have made to the United States.

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Inclusive Curriculum American History Primary Sources Professional Development 104

Studies Weekly

JULY 9, 2024

Many kindergarten and first-grade students missed out on crucial language learning during 2020 and 2021. Emily Toronto, a 5th-grade teacher at Bonneville Elementary in Utah, reported that her lower-level reading students also struggle in social studies and science. This is where Studies Weekly can help.

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Studies Weekly

JUNE 3, 2024

22, 2021 • By Studies Weekly As the school year comes to a close, students are eager to leave classwork behind and spend more time with friends. 3 Ways to Keep Students Engaged When Summer Is Calling Mar.

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Heritage Primary Sources Lesson Plan Elementary School 59

Studies Weekly

JANUARY 10, 2024

Creating Connections Because Studies Weekly’s print publications are consumable, students can create artifacts to demonstrate their learning by cutting the primary sources and other information out of their publications. Click here for a sample of your state’s Studies Weekly print curriculum. 2021, May 9).

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