TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Elementary education has traditionally focused on English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often at the expense of social studies and science. This post explores how integrating social studies and science into literacy instruction can drive student success.

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Social Studies Psychology Elementary School Tradition 52

Teaching American History

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A Conversation with Sonja Czarnecki Sonja Czarnecki, 2022 MAHG Graduate “In order to understand history, you have to do history,” Sonja Czarnecki insists. After sending the essay to the Chronicles of Oklahoma in late 2022, she forgot about it. You need to see how historical narratives are made.” She also pursues her own research.

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Social Studies Research Archiving American History 98

The Hechinger Report

JULY 7, 2022

A design studio at the Bristol Warren Regional School District in Rhode Island hosted by the Center for Inclusive Innovation in the spring of 2022. There was much more emphasis on critical thinking and primary source investigation. The sessions included educators, students, parents, and community members.

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Primary Sources Social Science Professional Development Critical Thinking 122

Let's Cultivate Greatness

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

For example, for monarchy , I use the last public photo of Queen Elizabeth II meeting Prime Minister Liz Truss, officially inviting her to serve in that office in September 2022. Next, I crowdsource a few more example countries that students can think of, supplementing as needed. Students add these 3-4 examples to their notes.

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Government Teaching Civics Critical Thinking 52

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Social studies is more than just a subject—it provides the foundation for understanding and engaging with the world around us. According to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) , social studies is the integrated study of social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.

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Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2025

The father of three is also not keen on the states newly proposed social studies standards that would require biblical lessons starting in first grade. Walterss mandate has also sparked concern because of the proposed social studies standards that followed. Stuff like that is so normalized, she said. Its antisemitism.

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Public School High School Social Studies History 131