Doing Social Studies

APRIL 13, 2020

I was able to locate Topeka’s “shut down” order through the Library of Congress’ Chronicling America.

Lesson Plan 67

Lesson Plan Charter School History Library 67

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2019

Jill Henry, who graduated from Whitmore Lake High School in 1995, left a successful career teaching high school social studies in Wayne, Michigan, to return to her alma mater and help open the new high school in 2006. “We were the underdog, and we rallied,” Henry said. Ben Smith for The Hechinger Report.

Charter School 97

Charter School High School Middle School Elementary School 97

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2023

Kristi Noem, a Republican, signed an executive order in April 2022 restricting how race and equity can be taught in the classroom, Tilsen-Brave Heart decided to enroll her daughter at Oceti Sakowin Community Academy, a newly opened private school in Rapid City. It’s knowledge about culture and history and traditions in language.

American History 145

American History History K-12 Cultures 145

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 28, 2024

There were a handful of other Black kids in Corey Robinson’s seventh-grade social studies class, including a friend whom Corey considered his ride or die. But in social studies, Corey felt compelled to keep upping the ante. On the cusp of an A in the class and eager to claim his $100, Corey had studied hard.

Education 118

Education Social Studies Library Private School 118

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Our school district was trying to ramp up to get students back in school, and my youngest really needed to be back in school. My two older kids, who were in private school, had been back since the fall [of 2020], and the public schools weren't going to be opening back up until mid-March [of 2021].

Elementary School 117

Elementary School Public School Private School Social Studies 117

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Revere’s school district is one of the leaders in Massachusetts in advancing student-centered learning, which is surprising on multiple levels. It’s an approach associated with affluent private schools — free from state curricula and testing mandates. He also knows how hard it is to make it as an immigrant.

Teaching 112

Teaching Oral History High School Sociology 112

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 15, 2022

Next year is] going to be another tough year for the schools. … The school has lost a bunch of teachers, but three of my son’s core subject teachers — English, social studies and science — have all left since Christmas. I’m going to keep her at her private school. Credit: Image provided by Betsy Bloodworth.

Oral History 120

Oral History History High School Public School 120

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

A high school social studies book, also used in Texas, says of rising temperatures, “Some critics say that this warming is just part of the Earth’s natural cycle,” though, in truth, there’s overwhelming consensus among climate scientists that the current warming is due to human activities.

Teaching 138

Teaching Middle School Humanities High School 138

The Hechinger Report

JULY 6, 2016

Long after the Supreme Court ended school segregation with its 1954 decision in Brown vs. Board of Education, race remained a contentious issue in the educational sphere, and many white families enrolled their children in private schools known as “segregation academies.”

Elementary School 99

Elementary School K-12 Teaching Middle School 99

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Similar to efforts to open charter schools or offer vouchers for private schools, Course Access aims to allow students (usually in high school) and their families to make choices — in this case, about where to go for individual classes. “We don’t want to lose students.

Charter School 95

Charter School Sociology Tutoring Psychology 95

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2025

The father of three is also not keen on the states newly proposed social studies standards that would require biblical lessons starting in first grade. Walterss mandate has also sparked concern because of the proposed social studies standards that followed. Is it just a random person?

Public School 136

Public School High School Social Studies History 136

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 21, 2017

Not only did Caleb never return to his local school, but he learned little throughout his elementary, middle and high school years — which included hundreds of hours struggling through computer lessons in math, science and social studies.

Education 90

Education K-12 Advocacy Elementary School 90

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Last year, eight years after Siyuja graduated, the K-8 school still did not offer pre-algebra, a course that most U.S. public school students take in seventh or eighth grade, if not earlier. It had no textbooks for math, science or social studies. The closest private schools, in Kingman, are more than two hours away.

Education 118

Education Elementary School Government K-12 118

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 9, 2021

Amia, then 21, a first-year teacher, would spend the next few hours passing out workbooks at the school’s drive-thru, where parents could pick up packets with their child’s schedule and coursework. Hi, I’m Amia Bridgeford, your student’s social studies teacher. I haven’t seen them. Are there any tech issues?”.

Middle School 139

Middle School Heritage Teaching High School 139