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OPINION: How can teachers help students grapple with the chaos surrounding us?

The Hechinger Report

Some teacher educators have pushed back at me on this point, asserting that it is the job of the K-12 system to have provided this basic knowledge. history, civics and geography (with history scores much lower than in science) should disabuse us of that notion. They say college should not be a time for a lot of survey courses.

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Rural universities, already few and far between, are being stripped of majors

The Hechinger Report

The University of Alaska system has scaled back more than 40 academic programs , including earth sciences, geography and environmental resources, sociology, hospitality administration and theater. The Vermont College System was losing $8 million to $12 million a year. million over the next two years; and Iowa State, $11.4

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Jigsaw Strategy

Studies Weekly

Grades K-3) February 26, 2024 The post Jigsaw Strategy first appeared on Studies Weekly. Jigsaw Strategy Oct. February 26, 2024 Lesson 5: Who Can Run For Office February 26, 2024 Lesson 6: How Do We Choose Leaders?

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Teaching social studies in a polarized world

The Hechinger Report

About 3,500 people attended the conference, among them K-12 and higher ed educators who teach the subjects that constitute social studies — including history, civics, geography, economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, law and religious studies.

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Out of poverty, into the middle class

The Hechinger Report

So we urgently need to equip young people with those skills — critical thinking, problem-solving and communication.”. Moureen’s economic ascent, however, may also depend on geography. So we urgently need to equip young people with those skills — critical thinking, problem-solving and communication.

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Elevating Social Studies with High-Quality Instructional Materials

TCI

This broad field draws upon various disciplines, such as anthropology, archeology, economics, geography, history, law, and philosophy. It fosters an awareness of these critical issues and encourages students to think critically and develop well-informed solutions. million to $23 million as grants available to states.

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Are we ready? How we are teaching – and not teaching – kids about climate change

The Hechinger Report

In the review of the 32 textbooks, which are used in California, Florida, Oklahoma or Texas, we found that at least 12 included descriptions of climate change that were superficial or contained errors. What the critics are saying is factually inaccurate,” wrote one reviewer. Learning about climate change outside the classroom.

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