Posted inCurrent Events in Education, High School, Instruction & Curriculum, School Improvement, Social Studies

Civic Education: A Forgotten Subject in the World of High Stakes Testing

In this installment of the Civic Education Series, we look at the impact of standardized testing on social studies and civics curriculum. How Did We Get Here? (or, “Yay, History!”) The first half of the 20th century saw several major education “reform” efforts.  The federal government inserted itself several times with major legislation, including Eisenhower’s […]

Posted inClassroom Management, New Teacher Bootcamp

The Curriculum Map: How To Find Your Way Through Lesson Planning

One of the greatest challenges for new teachers and veterans alike can be lesson planning.  For new teachers, getting to know the curriculum and finding ways to enliven it for students can sometimes be daunting.  For veterans, keeping lessons fresh and new ideas flowing, even when you’ve taught the same thing for years, can be […]