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Innovative School District Seeks Middle School Science and Social Studies Apps

Digital Promise

So when Piedmont is looking for great digital science and social studies programs for its middle school, it’s hard for them to know where to look and what’s out there. WHAT: Piedmont Middle School is seeking to pilot digital learning programs that support competency-based learning in science and social studies.

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STUDENT VOICE: Here’s why my high school and others must address anti-Asian racism

The Hechinger Report

I grew up in an area with a large Asian American population, including 25 percent of the students in my high school. And yet, I have never had the opportunity to discuss anti-Asian racism in the classroom, learn about Asian American history or engage with educators who understand my experiences.

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‘Next year will be a better year’: An oral history of year three of pandemic schooling, Part III

The Hechinger Report

The Philadelphia school district is among many nationwide facing a leadership change. Sharahn Santana, African American history and English teacher at Parkway Northwest High School. Kids are growing up really fast because of the internet, and then you get to high school and Covid happens. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

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Good News: People’s History Is Reaching More Classrooms

Zinn Education Project

In this perilous time, please donate so that we can defend teachers’ right to teach people’s history.

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Teaching Nixon

Passion for Social Studies

For example, teaching Nixon is a crucial aspect of American history due to his leadership, insights, and evolution of politics. Critical Thinking about Leadership and Accountability Nixons time in office allows students to think critically about leadership, ethics, and the concept of accountability in government.

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Professional Development or Summer Camp for Teachers? MAHG is both!

Teaching American History

With each class lasting one week and with teachers coming from all over the country, it’s a bit like a summer camp for social studies teachers! This class will help students understand the complexities and nuances of a pivotal time in American history. appeared first on Teaching American History.

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OPINION: The wrong roadmap for teaching American history

The Hechinger Report

Related: Can patriotism and criticism coexist in social studies? This is particularly true for learning our history. First, strengthen history curricula at the state level, which — for better or for worse — is where the authority rests to control curriculum. Is American history education the problem?