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Slaves, Oranges and Arithmetic: The Dangers of Too Much Content Integration
In that ever-growing list of educational untouchables, the enslavement of African Americans is among the most sensitive and nerve-rattling. So why in Hell would a teacher build a set of math problems based on slavery? The misguided belief that social … Continue reading
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Good News for New York State Social Studies Tests
In the last few years, social studies has taken a huge hit in states across America. So any glimmer of hope–no matter how faint–is worth celebrating. In late October, the New York State Education Department released a Notice of Intent … Continue reading
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The FY’2013 Federal Budget Proposal–and its Implications for Social Studies
It seems the one truly bipartisan agenda in Washington today is duping the American public. The bailout, the modest job increases, the upswing in the NASDAQ and the Dow Jones, even the rebound in the mortgage bond market are all … Continue reading →
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