EMERGING AMERICA HISTORY eNEWS Vol. 6, Issue 37 for November 20, 2019
Date: Nov 16 2019
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Facing the Crisis in Social Studies and Civics Education
Following years of decline in the teaching of History and Social Science, especially in grades K-5, and neglect of civics by schools at all grades, the Massachusetts Legislature and Board of Education each took decisive action in 2018. New state History and Social Science standards elevate civics in the context of inquiry-based Practice…
Date: Nov 4 2019
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EMERGING AMERICA HISTORY eNEWS Vol. 6, Issue 36 for November 6, 2019
Date: Nov 4 2019
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In 2020-2021, school districts across Massachusetts will fully implement student-led civic engagement projects in every 8th grade and every high school. Projects will occur as class assignments, but students may request the option to complete individual projects. Later in November, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) expects to announce a small grants program to support…