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TEACHER VOICE: Students deserve classroom experiences that reflect their history

The Hechinger Report

In her research paper this year, a student named Briana who picked Cesar Chavez wrote that she had never been given so many choices before, and that “the choices have never included topics that make me feel like I am learning about my own heritage at the same time. She is a 2023-24 Teach Plus Colorado Policy Fellow.

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How to Teach Soft Skills in Elementary School

Studies Weekly

Elementary teachers can help students hone these skills through science, social studies, and health. Soft Skills in Social Studies There is a clear connection between social studies and soft skills like: communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and cultural awareness.

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The Nationwide Reading Struggle

Studies Weekly

19, 2023 • By Studies Weekly Even before the start of the pandemic, national reading scores were dropping. 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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Educator’s Guide to Improving Student Attendance

Studies Weekly

In 2023, 26% of all public school students in the United States were chronically absent. Texas Superintendent Quintin Shepherd told the New York Times in a 2023 article, “If kids are not here, they are not forming relationships,” he said. One of the most pervasive issues is chronic student absenteeism. Blad, Evie.

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Double Duty Teachers

Studies Weekly

We also teach gifted students and we find that all the extra activities that Studies Weekly gives us are so great for our higher learners. Studies Weekly really adds to our Social Studies lessons and it makes it so easy for us to teach! We’re so happy with Studies Weekly and think you will be too.

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4 Inspiring Black Humanitarians

Studies Weekly

He believed that African Americans should embrace their heritage and culture and work together to overturn oppression. Learn how Studies Weekly Social Studies can help teach students about history’s humanitarians.

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Four Trailblazing Native American Scientists

Studies Weekly

7, 2023 • by Studies Weekly There are countless scientific breakthroughs and advancements over the years that have significantly shaped our world for the better. Herrington honored his heritage by carrying six eagle feathers, a braid of sweet grass, two arrowheads, and the Chickasaw Nation’s flag into space.