Social Studies

At a Tech-Savvy School, Smart Questions About City's New Social Media Policy

24 May 2012

The city's new social media guidelines for teachers shouldn't cause too many changes, according to tech-savvy educators at the NYC iSchool. But they do wonder about some online games and about the potential for scaring nervous teachers away from tools that can open their classrooms.

SU Expert Available to Discuss Social Studies Education

23 May 2012

Dr. Joel Jenne is available to discuss the importance of social studies in school systems. In the wake of No Child Left Behind, many states have de-emphasized social studies. A new law in Maryland re-emphasizes the subject's importance, mandating an assessment test in government for high school graduation.

Law puts social studies back in the limelight

22 May 2012

Bill requires social studies to be taught, tested in Maryland schools Bill signed by governor requires that subject be taught and tested