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The Florida Department of Education announced Tuesday that dozens of social studies textbooks landed on its ‘Not Recommended List.’ A look at the titles of the 34 rejected books.
Selena Masse inspires seventh-graders to learn history through speakers and books about young people in tough situations.
State Superintendent Ryan Walters' controversial social studies academic standards now are in place for state schools. How ...
Board members debated Columbus, colonizers, and Black Lives Matter during several meetings about choosing a curriculum.
The District’s State Board of Education has adopted new social studies standards that focus on the experiences of people of color, D.C. history and media literacy — marking the first revision ...
The Florida Department of Education nixed 35% of the social studies books submitted, rejecting ones with errors or “ideological rhetoric.” ...
South Dakota has a new set of social studies standards that educators will teach to students starting in the fall of 2025. Here's a breakdown.
American Revolution hero Nathan Hale was dropped from the social studies standards for first graders by the State Board of Education Thursday after teachers told the board that the manner of Hale ...
Nearly 38,000 first grade students in Iowa will receive literacy instruction books to take home and keep as part of a $3.5 million state investment to boost early literacy.
Florida Dept. of Education approves social studies textbooks after references to George Floyd, Black Lives Matter and social justice topics were removed.
Comic books have had a long history of tackling social issues. Teacher Tim Smyth says comic books and graphic novels are powerful vehicles to engage students in both history and current events.
When textbook publishers submitted social studies instructional materials for approval by the Florida department of education—for districts to then purchase with state funds—they faced a new ...