Education Week

Why Texas’ Fight Over Social Studies Standards Has National Consequences

The Texas State Board of Education is poised to vote on a new set of controversial social studies standards this week.
Education Week

What Makes for a Good Social Studies Curriculum?

When Ben Zulauf started looking for a social studies curriculum just over two years ago, he wasn’t quite sure where to begin. Zulauf, the director of literacy and social studies in the Cicero School ...

Texas approves revised social studies curriculum, mandates Bible passages in public schools

After days of testimony and debate, the State Board of Education approved two controversial measures that require Bible ...

Texas State Board of Education considering new social studies curriculum, mandatory reading lists

The SBOE is expected to take a final vote on new standards on Friday. If approved, classroom implementation is not expected ...
The New York Times

History Teachers Are Replacing Textbooks With the Internet

A survey of social studies teachers found that many find primary sources online for lesson plans. But a notable minority also rely on left-leaning materials, and a handful have turned to conservative ...
Post Register

New social studies curriculum approved in Challis

A new social studies curriculum provided by TCI was approved by the Challis school board last month. Board members agreed to purchase a six-year subscription for the curriculum for $34,788 and a ...
Los Angeles Times

Temecula Valley school board rejects social studies curriculum that would have included Harvey Milk

Temecula Valley Unified School District elementary schools may not have enough social studies textbooks for the upcoming school year after a majority of the school board voted to oppose a new ...