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How social studies can help young kids make sense of the world

The Hechinger Report

“Without social studies, we lose the civic mission of public schools,” said Stephanie Serriere, a former early-grade teacher who is now an associate professor of social studies education at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus. Border Crossers trainers Ben Howort and Ana Duque are both former elementary school teachers.

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Psych Learning Curve

This safety is reinforced by the implied or stated requirement for educators to be “apolitical” and avoid controversial topics with students, families, and colleagues. Schools pass on the value of silence to their teachers and students.