Monday, January 21, 2013

Introduction

This blog will explore issues in social studies education in the United States. Specifically, it will examine the relationship between democracy and the teaching of history and economics in secondary schools. Questions considered will likely include:

  • How do differing ideas of democracy alter curricula and practices among democratic educators?
  • How does education for democracy align with state and local mandates for education?
  • What is the role of historical knowledge and thinking in democratic life? and
  • How well do schools currently prepare students for democratic life?

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