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Why Government Teacher Amy Messick Ran For School Board

Teaching American History

Since the disruption of schooling during COVID, shes also spent time catching students up on critical thinking skills. Parent groups have complained that teachers are injecting controversial topics into lessons. School boards are responding with directives to avoid controversial topics, Messick said.

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How the science of vaccination is taught (or not) in US schools

The Hechinger Report

The new standards emphasize scientific inquiry and critical thinking over recitation of facts. While many educators say they prefer that approach to older methods of science instruction, use of the standards sometimes means that teachers cover fewer topics as they delve more deeply into those that are discussed. “By