Exploring race and other controversial issues in a civil and productive manner develops students’ racial literacies and equips them to be proactive citizens in a democratic society.

Investigating heritage symbols in the classroom can ignite constructive discussions on the kinds of values a statue communicated at the time of its creation.

At a time when there are too few women in key leadership positions, some schools have moved forward with programs to actively cultivate the potential of female students.

Having students compare and analyze international constitutions teaches them about different countries and also gives them new insights into governance and their own founding document.

Young learners and students of all ages feel more connected to their learning when they participate in community-related projects.

Some key strategies can help teach American high school students about the reality of poverty in our own country. 

The divisive rhetoric of presidential candidate Donald Trump presents a challenge for teachers covering the presidential primaries in their classrooms.

The following articles have been selected from our three main journals for K-12 teachers: Social Education, Middle Level Learning, and Social Studies and the Young Learner. These articles are grouped by topic for easy reference. Also included are recent current event responses that address racism and call for human rights education. NCSS Current Events Responses (2020)Teaching about Race and Racism in the ClassroomThe African American Struggle for Civil RightsSlavery and Its LegacyRacism and Discrimination against Black, Indigenous, and People of ColorHuman Rights EducationMiddle Level…

Two experts on youth and civic participation present very different views on the controversial proposal to require high school students to pass the INS test.

Social media services such as Twitter can be used to promote engaging, student-centered activities that facilitate a deeper understanding of content.