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Teaching with Primary Sources in Social Studies

Studies Weekly

Teaching with Primary Sources in Social Studies Feb. The attacks on 9/11 affected millions of people, and informed much of the public policy in action today but for these children, that event is history. To connect students to important historical events that have shaped America and the world, we often must go to the source.

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NCHE Partners with the Library of Congress

NCHE

The National Council for History Education (NCHE) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources program (TPS). For more information, contact Great Plains TPS Project Director Kathleen Barker at kathleen@ncheteach.org.

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How to Choose High-Quality Social Studies Instructional Materials for Your District

TCI

With the right HQIM, students develop critical thinking skills, engage meaningfully with historical content, and become informed citizens ready to tackle complex societal issues. Teacher Support Materials: Lesson plans, pacing guides, and professional development resources are often included.

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Scaffolding: What is it and Why is it Important?

Studies Weekly

3 Human-recorded audio with synchronized highlighting on Studies Weekly Online Primary Source Analysis Worksheets Download these free easy-to-use worksheets that help students analyze various types of sources and bring their stories to life. A Studies Weekly Student Edition demonstrating scaffolding. Shanahan on Literacy.

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Many kids can’t read, even in high school. Is the solution teaching reading in every class?

The Hechinger Report

To help them succeed, the school — which last year served just over 500 high schoolers , roughly 80 percent of whom qualified for free or reduced priced lunch — provides its teachers with daily professional development and coaching on literacy instruction and other topics.

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Boost Reading Skills with Social Studies: The Key to Stronger Literacy

TCI

When students engage with history, geography, and civics, they develop the ability to analyze texts, draw connections between concepts, and retain new information more effectively. Incorporate Inquiry-Based Learning: Engage students in discussions, debates, and primary source analysis to deepen comprehension and critical thinking.

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How Can Teachers Prepare Students for an AI-Driven Future?

ED Surge

It is essential for educators to tap into professional development (PD) opportunities to advance their understanding of how to use AI to improve the classroom experience. Even the AI tools that are trained using the same information could still give unique results! I ask students, “Could AI be trained on bad information?