Social studies as ‘neutral?’ That’s a myth, and pressures teachers to avoid contentious issues

Social studies education demands sustained engagement with difficult knowledge and a heightened sense of obligation to both ...
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Can learning science and social studies help kids read better?

School leaders have long been under great pressure to boost test scores. That’s why they often double down on time teaching reading and while slashing science and social studies. James Kim, a ...
ucdavis.edu

Pairing Science with Social Justice

Brie Tripp leads NPB 110C, a class that blends physiology lessons with examples of health disparities in underserved populations. (Gregory Urquiaga/UC Davis) Rather than petri dishes or microscopes, ...
Calvin College

Western American Studies Program

The Mellema Program in Western American Studies was endowed by Dirk and JoAnn Mellema in 1993. Calvin University hired William Katerberg as its director in 1999. The program is housed in the ...
Sacramento State University

Master of Arts in Ethnic Studies

The Master of Arts in Ethnic Studies is designed to advance students’ knowledge and understanding of indigenous communities and communities of color through analyses and application of the theories, ...
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7 interdisciplinary careers every social science graduate should explore

Social science graduates—whether from psychology, sociology, economics, anthropology, or political science—often face the question: “What can you do with that degree?” The truth is, quite a lot. In ...