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Middle school science teachers often have shaky scientific knowledge

The Hechinger Report

But his academic science background is unclear: He declined a request from The Hechinger Report to answer questions about his science training and how he discusses pandemic-related public health measures in class. Related: How the science of vaccination is taught (or not) in public schools.

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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. Serriere said C3 is being used across the country.