Experienced educators describe teaching strategies and equity issues they’ve encountered since the sudden switch to distance learning.

Ernest Morrell and John RogersAfter studying about Brown v. Board of Education in textbooks, high school students in L.A. examine the decision’s impact on their local community.

With the number of global refugees at its highest level since World War II, creating a safe and inclusive school environment for displaced learners is more important than ever.

This issue of Social Education offers a rich set of articles on important topics for social studies teachers that range from engaging students in historical inquiry to promoting equity in the classroom and celebrating the mission of social studies education to prepare students for active democratic citizenship.

Activities such as the Shays' Rebellion investigation outlined in this article enable students to develop inquiry and literacy practices as they integrate critical reading, historical thinking, and argument writing.

Specific classroom and school practices can help educators promote a secure and inclusive learning environment and prevent bullying.

Athena LissThe author examines Zimmerman’s argument that the greater racial and ethnic diversity in textbooks has not changed their basic approach to America’s national story.

When students read texts on digital devices, they have access to a range of learning supports such as text narration, video sidebars, or word definitions.

The featured primary source in support of Native American tribes who were victims of the Indian Removal Act in 1830 can be used to spark a classroom lesson on this disturbing period in American history.

High school ethnic studies courses that address the perspectives and experiences of people of color are increasingly in demand. The author describes the thematic, inquiry-based approach she developed that reflects her school’s diversity.