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19 Ideas for Setting Up Your Social Studies Classroom

Let's Cultivate Greatness

I also have them for Civics or Sociology. Having some sort of classroom visual is essential to be a constant connection and reminder. And if you do lecture even occasionally, pick up a wireless presenter remote so you can walk around the room for better classroom management while you’re talking.

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Progress in the Deep South: Black students combat segregation, poverty and dwindling school funding

The Hechinger Report

“For the most part we are starting to see less of a strong racial divide, but there is still some work that needs to be done,” said Celestine, who is also working toward a degree in sociology from McNeese State University. Jerica Washington remembers her high school years here with a mix of pride and regret.

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Is recess a right or a privilege?

The Hechinger Report

It’s their social time, emotional time, physical activity time, time to connect with other children, their time to be imaginative,” said Rebecca London, an associate professor of sociology at the University of California, Santa Cruz and the author of the book “ Rethinking Recess.”