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If I was teaching Social Studies today…

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Without a doubt we would be living on Pinterest since it has dozens of pinboards – and tens of thousands of pins – related to history , including awesome resource sets from the Stanford History Education Group. For instance, we could use the Civilization video games to learn and blog about political power and civics.

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Elevating Social Studies with High-Quality Instructional Materials

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It fosters an awareness of these critical issues and encourages students to think critically and develop well-informed solutions. This blog post explores the critical role of social studies in shaping engaged, informed citizens and how the C3 Framework helps elevate the rigor of social studies education.

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Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

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To help bridge this gap, it’s essential to provide educators with high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) and strategies for fostering classrooms that encourage active civic learning. Addressing gaps in civics education is crucial for developing engaged citizens. million to $23 million as grants available to states.

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