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Exploring African American History Through the Black Historical Consciousness Principles
As social studies educators, we are constantly navigating an important question: How do we teach history in ways that are both academically rigorous and deeply meaningful for students? For African American history in particular, this question carries added urgency.
From Coverage to Connection: A January Shift That Makes Social Studies Reading Matter
January represents a critical instructional moment in middle school social studies.
It’s Complicated: Diversifying Historical Narratives Through Art and Literature
One of the skills that students of any age struggle with is making connections.
Harnessing Community Partnerships to Expand Student Support and Opportunity
In today’s complex educational environment, schools cannot—and should not—go it alone.
Ready, Set, Move: Empowering Learning with Effective Classroom Transitions
You’re in the middle of a great lesson—students are engaged, ideas are flowing, and then…it’s time to switch gears.
Analyzing Conspiracy Theories: Civil War Era
“If it looks like a conspiracy, it’s a conspiracy.
Kickstart the Year with Inquiry: 5 First Week Activities for Secondary Social Studies Classrooms
The first week of school sets the tone for the rest of the year—and in social studies, it’s a golden opportunity to ignite curiosity and model the critical thinking you’ll expect from students all year long.
Nystrom Young Citizens: What You Need to Know, Best Practices, and More
Nystrom Young Citizens is a full K-5 social studies that sets the foundation for students to learn key social studies themes.
Leading Through Change: How School Administrators Can Build Resilient Learning Communities
If there’s one constant in education, it’s change.
Empowering Financial Decision-Makers: Applying Behavioral Economics in the Classroom
We’ve all seen it – we teach students the mechanics of checking and savings accounts, but still they struggle with impulse buys and the influence of social media ads.