‘Heartbroken’: Independence school district mourns death of middle school social studies teacher

The Independence school district confirmed the death of Independence Middle School social studies teacher Whitney Woodward.

Study challenges beliefs on 'libido gap' between men and women

Young adulthood—that pivotal period of time around the ages of 17 and 18—often brings a series of firsts: first time living ...
The Journal

NU School Board passes social studies review

The District 88 School Board formally approved a review for the school’s K-12 Social Studies Program. Curriculum and ...
Major League Baseball

Washington Nationals and DCPS Spearhead Civic Learning Through the Josh Gibson Cornerstone Experience

As part of Black History Month and the Washington Nationals’ ongoing community engagement efforts, the Club has helped form a ...

Gallopade Announces New Updates to Tennessee Social Studies

Educators can preview the latest curriculum offerings at the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies event from February 26-27 in Memphis, TN. For more information about what's new for Tennessee, ...
Indiatimes

Quote of the day by Olivia Rodrigo: 'You can create your own reality sometimes with...' - lessons on self-perception and social media advice by Drivers License singer and three ...

Quote of the day by Olivia Rodrigo: Quotes can spark creativity, encourage self-reflection, and connect individuals across cultures and generations by conveying universal truths. Today's quote of the ...
Phys.org

Social studies as 'neutral?' That's a myth, and pressures teachers to avoid contentious issues

With a world literally and figuratively burning around them, high school social studies teachers are charged with engaging students in sensitive topics. Social studies curricula today, for example, ...
The Conversation

Social studies as ‘neutral?’ That’s a myth, and pressures teachers to avoid contentious issues

University of Manitoba provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. University of Manitoba provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. With a world literally and ...
The Oklahoman

Newly unveiled social studies standards removes controversial Bible, 2020 election lessons

No references to Jesus, claims of “discrepancies” in 2020 elections nor disputed allegations about the origin of COVID-19 were included in a new draft of academic standards for social studies courses ...
LEADERSHIP Newspaper

Teachers Turn To After-School Home Lessons To Survive Poor Salaries

With salaries barely sufficient to cover food, rent and transportation, after-school home lessons have become a lifeline for many teachers struggling to survive Nigeria’s worsening economic climate.
Dallas Morning News

Revising Texas social studies: Public urges education board toward cultural inclusion

More than a dozen speakers on Wednesday asked Texas’ State Board of Education to include the contributions of people from all cultures, faiths and backgrounds as the board revises state standards for ...
San Antonio Express-News

Texas SBOE advances sweeping social studies overhaul, as critics warn of 'too much' content

The Texas State Board of Education is in the midst of the state's first overhaul of public schools social studies standards in 15 years. At a meeting this week, the board of elected officials ...