At the beginning of my career, I believed firmly in the power of a zero to teach students accountability and used it no matter the circumstances. My philosophy changed after I learned a valuable lesson from a student. A young…
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Balancing Act: Content and Skills
“The primary purpose of Social Studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.” (adapted from the National…
What is the Social Studies Framework?
If you google the phrase “Common Core”, a list of opinions varying from incredibly positive to the worst educational decision ever will fill your screen. I won’t get into that debate at all – many others before me and after…