Teaching American History

MARCH 11, 2025

She thought she could help repair a disconnect between what some worry is happening in public schools and what she knows actually happens. Understanding the Reality of Public Education During her more than twenty years teaching government at the general and AP levels, Messick has certainly seen changes.

Government 96

Government Controversial Topics American History Civics 96

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2022

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.

Middle School 125

Middle School Controversial Topics Geography Political Science 125

Digital Promise

OCTOBER 15, 2016

Each activity incorporates the target words and controversial topic of the week: The math teacher assigns and discusses one or two problems in a format modeled on the Massachusetts state math assessment. On Tuesday , Wednesday , and Thursday , the math, social studies, and science teachers implement activities provided for them.

Controversial Topics 76

Controversial Topics Middle School Social Studies Library 76

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Each activity incorporates the target words and controversial topic of the week: The math teacher assigns and discusses one or two problems in a format modeled on the Massachusetts state math assessment. On Tuesday , Wednesday , and Thursday , the math, social studies, and science teachers implement activities provided for them.

Controversial Topics 72

Controversial Topics Middle School Social Studies Library 72

Diane Ravitch

AUGUST 30, 2022

When someone on Twitter posted a list of 25 popular books that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had supposedly banned from the state’s public schools, people went crazy. Of course he wants you to read banned books, and he is deeply concerned about the large number of eligible voters—especially young people—who don’t bother to vote.

Controversial Topics 52

Controversial Topics Public School Civics Education 52

The Hechinger Report

JULY 11, 2018

“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.

Social Studies 111

Social Studies Civics Controversial Topics Elementary School 111

ED Surge

APRIL 26, 2024

Researchers found that adults generally support public funding staying in public schools — even if a majority of respondents also think private school students learn more. Overall, 73 percent of participants said funds should go to public schools.

Education 145

Education Controversial Topics Civics Elementary School 145