TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society. High-quality civics and U.S.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

NCHE

APRIL 21, 2023

The National Council for History Education stands by history teachers in South Dakota. The social studies standards recently approved by the South Dakota Board of Education did not adequately take into account the expertise of its teachers. Download the statement here.

Social Studies 100

Social Studies K-12 Pedagogy History Education 100

NCHE

JUNE 25, 2023

The National Council for History Education stands in support of history teachers in Florida. The social studies standards focused on African American history, recently approved by the Florida Board of Education, sanitize historical acts of violence against Black Americans.

Social Studies 100

Social Studies K-12 History Education American History 100

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Stanford’s myth busters, led by education professor Sam Wineburg and doctoral student Sarah Cotcamp McGrew, have field-tested 15 news-literacy tasks of varying difficulty, with about 50 more in the works. Sam Wineburg, Stanford University education professor. Janis Schachter, Northport (N.Y.) High School social studies teacher.

K-12 103

K-12 Primary Sources Civics Social Studies 103

Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 15, 2024

For the past three summers, teachers rallied across the country to speak out against anti-history education bills and to make public their pledge to teach the truth. Once again, we invite educators, students, parents, and community members to rally across the country and pledge to #TeachTruth and defend LGBTQ+ rights on June 8, 2024.

Teaching 52

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Zinn Education Project

JANUARY 2, 2025

For the past three summers, teachers rallied across the country to speak out against anti-history education bills. The educator-led events received national media attention, providing a valuable counter narrative to the oversized coverage of the well-funded anti-CRT movement. Attend meetings, vote, run for office.

Teaching 52

Teaching Historic Sites Museum Archiving 52

Zinn Education Project

MAY 6, 2024

history and to restrict students’ ability to ask questions and think critically. In this election year, that is why educators are hosting more than 170 events to challenge the media silence and encourage everyone to defend the freedom to learn. The laws’ chilling effect reaches classrooms nationwide. What to Say?

Teaching 52

Teaching Historic Sites History Human Rights 52