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PROOF POINTS: Slightly higher reading scores when students delve into social studies, study finds

The Hechinger Report

Fordham Institute found that elementary school students who studied more social studies, including geography, history and civics, scored higher on fifth grade reading tests. Calling for more civics and history instruction is nothing new. A September 2020 study from the Thomas B. Credit: Jason Bachman/Flickr.

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After years of inaction, Delta teacher shortage reaches ‘crisis’ levels

The Hechinger Report

Teacher shortage is primarily a function of race and geography,” the authors wrote. Related: Former educators answer call to return to school. These defeats have been discouraging to educators who feel their contributions to the state’s economic and civic well-being have been overlooked.

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The Politics and Limits of Aspiration

Anthropology News

First, Sinovuyo described Launch’s distinct approach to life orientation (LO), a compulsory subject added to the national curriculum during the transition from apartheid that focuses on the study of self and society through lessons on personal and social development, civics and human rights, health, and career readiness.

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