TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Social studies is more than just a subject—it provides the foundation for understanding and engaging with the world around us. According to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) , social studies is the integrated study of social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.

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Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Honestly, this is the perfect way to turn blank space and daydreaming into key educational components. The handout even has students match provided scenarios to the correct evolutionary presidential power, a great way to ignite critical thinking skills. They are always fascinated to learn how this process works!

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 28, 2020

What stands out for me is how readers remain interested in basic research into how kids learn, from reading to critical thinking to collaborating with peers. Thank you to everyone who has read and commented on my weekly stories about education data and research. How the last recession affected higher education.

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TCI

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Creating lessons that truly engage students while meeting diverse classroom needs is a challenge every educator faces. Building a toolbox of teaching strategies can help educators meet the needs of students and bring social studies to life. Hands-on, minds-on activities are a cornerstone of effective curriculum design.

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Education Week - Social Studies

APRIL 30, 2024

Through the use of primary sources, and students' own critical thinking skills, this Texas teacher navigates the current political climate.

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Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

It's the year 2023, and teaching social studies is more of a challenge than ever before. Between the students, administrators, parents, and the community, social studies teachers are feeling pressure from all directions. Another trend in social studies education is the emphasis on project-based learning.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Even so, some educators are trying to get ahead of the curve to help influence what kinds of education products and services emerge in the metaverse. This week the Brookings Institution released a policy brief titled “ A Whole New World: Education Meets the Metaverse. ” So you do see potential in this technology for educators?

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Many working on an elementary education degree are given free rein to take whatever general education course interests them, and one called The Sexual Revolution of the 1960sno doubt proves more compelling to the average college student than a course entitled From the American Revolution to the Civil War.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Social studies was the class I excelled in because it felt most meaningful. Researchers have found that culturally relevant education can increase grades, participation and critical thinking skills and can lead to higher graduation rates. Related: OPINION: What’s missing in music education?

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Peter Adams, senior vice president of education, News Literacy Project. As conspiracy theories spread across social media and misleading news stories are shared in internet echo chambers, educators across the country – and the world – are trying to battle misinformation by teaching students to be better consumers of news, media and data.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Plenty of students find social studies lessons a bit dull. Eager to build a career out of his interest in social studies, he thought about museum curation, archival work and practicing law. Wright would come to mind as an example of how to do education right. Not Caleb Brown. Was there a specific moment or a story?

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The end goal is not to just provide access to digital devices — it’s to develop the skills to use these tools for heightened learning, critical thinking and self-expression. Integrating computational thinking into every classroom is not something that can be left to individual educators.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In educational settings, AR can be used in numerous ways to enhance teaching and engage students. Furthermore, it can transport students to different times and places, making history and geography lessons more immersive and educational. The person who really helped me along this journey has been educational technologist Jaime Donally.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2018

It provides real life applications for reading and math and develops critical thinking skills that help students solve problems in other subjects. hours per week on science during the 2011-12 school year, the last for which data is available, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Plus, it’s interesting.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2021

Four new studies on project-based learning. 2nd grade social studies. Four new studies released in February 2021 are helping to fill this void. The four studies don’t amount to proof that project-based learning is the best way to teach or that every teacher should teach this way. 3rd grade science. Curriculum.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

But Barclay — a former Virginia math educator of the year — thought back to his own experience with a discouraging middle school teacher and decided to think through what the student was saying rather than dismiss it. So I’ve been wondering: What do we know about the science behind good math education? Barclay says.

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For many years, educators have envisioned personalized learning as a way to tailor education to each student's unique needs. This approach not only boosts engagement but also prepares students for a future where creative thinking and problem-solving are indispensable skills.

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ED Surge

APRIL 3, 2024

Unfortunately, this portrayal isn't unique and reflects a broader issue with how social studies is perceived. Throughout this lesson, my students not only learn the content but also develop critical thinking skills as they analyze evidence, put together persuasive arguments and respectfully debate their peers.

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Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Why Science Education Matters in Your Elementary School Classroom Feb. 26, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Science is a critical part of elementary education. The most recent National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education published in 2018 found that elementary teachers taught science for just 18 minutes a day on average.

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TCI

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By integrating classroom discussion strategies that promote movement, speaking, and listening, educators can foster critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material. Facilitating productive discussions in the classroom is essential for developing critical thinking and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 8, 2019

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. And he says he’s confident students will get a good education no matter what classroom they end up in. Subscribe today!

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2018

Higher Education. Leave this field empty if you're human: Social studies is typically considered the most suitable subject area for developing citizenship skills and knowledge. Related: COLUMN: Making America whole again via civics education. Related: Can educating kids about unions prepare them for the future of work?

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Teachers can leverage the power of thinking routines developed by Project Zero at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education to help students develop their metacognitive muscles. Teachers often use this routine to deepen students’ engagement with material and to foster complex, critical thinking skills.

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TCI

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Instead, video activities should demand interaction, critical thinking, and creativity. Why Video Teaching Strategies Are Essential in K-12 Education The traditional lecture-based model, where teachers present information to passive students, does not meet all of the needs of today’s diverse classrooms.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 7, 2022

Editor’s note: This story led off this week’s Future of Learning newsletter, which is delivered free to subscribers’ inboxes every other Wednesday with trends and top stories about education innovation. The sessions included educators, students, parents, and community members. Subscribe today!

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This month’s Conference of the Parties , or COP 27, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, the United Nations’ annual “let’s not burn the planet” gathering, has a brand-new focus on education. 18, is holding in-person and virtual events at a “Climate Education Hub.” “We education.). For the first time, this COP, which runs through Nov.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 12, 2016

Inside its borders are two of the nation’s best school districts — Cajon Valley Union School District and Vista Unified School District — that are working to provide students with the highest caliber of education possible. Cajon Valley celebrates the diversity of its students and makes a concerted effort to provide a global education.

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Moler's Musing

JANUARY 2, 2024

Reflecting on the adventures, challenges, and revelations of the first semester teaching 8th grade social studies has been a journey filled with engaging moments, critical thinking exercises, and the exploration of local connections. This strategy allows for consistent and sustained practice of the material over time.

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Moler's Musing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This week in 8th-grade social studies, we dove deep into the Constitutional Convention and the ratification debates, using a variety of EduProtocols to engage students and build understanding. This activity encouraged critical thinking and connected historical perspectives to the broader debate over the executive branch.

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TCI

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Instead, video activities should demand interaction, critical thinking, and creativity. Why Video Teaching Strategies Are Essential in K-12 Education The traditional lecture-based model, where teachers present information to passive students, does not meet all of the needs of today’s diverse classrooms.

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Leah Cleary

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

These can help you bring social studies to life for your students. Think of the Socratic Seminar not just as a teaching strategy but as a hotline to the past, bringing it alive in ways that can resonate with your students. I love the strategy, but why use them in a social studies class? What is a Socratic Seminar?

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Leah Cleary

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

These can help you bring social studies to life for your students. Think of the Socratic Seminar not just as a teaching strategy but as a hotline to the past, bringing it alive in ways that can resonate with your students. I love the strategy, but why use them in a social studies class? What is a Socratic Seminar?

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Library Critical Thinking History Social Studies 52

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 6, 2016

The results from those new Common Core tests – designed explicitly to look for the skills kids need in college, namely critical thinking, problem solving and analytical writing skills – have been held up as proof of the persistence of deep-seated disparities in the education provided to poor students and children of color.

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Let's Cultivate Greatness

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Every partfrom the Department of Education to the Environmental Protection Agencycontributes to executing laws passed by Congress and serving the publics needs. Its a bit complicated, which means it also offers great opportunities to practice critical thinking and social studies skills.

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TCI

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Instead, video activities should demand interaction, critical thinking, and creativity. Why Video Teaching Strategies Are Essential in K-12 Education The traditional lecture-based model, where teachers present information to passive students, does not meet all of the needs of today’s diverse classrooms.

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TCI

APRIL 2, 2024

Additionally, the Department of Education announced that state agencies, school districts, and other sub-recipients of ESSER III funding can request an extension to use or liquidate funds until March 2026. Each lesson incorporates proven classroom strategies that foster student curiosity, engagement, and critical thinking.

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