social studies

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Amanda Barnett, who co-founded the $21,500-a-year school three years ago, said the holdback program includes college visits and, in place of social studies, “an athletic personal development program” that covers NIL strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Experts in Oklahoma education also questioned how much any changes in social studies standards would actually make a difference on the ground.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

“Comprehending informational text paves the way for future learning, particularly in social studies and the sciences, and success in life.”

From Salon • May 18, 2025

"I don't really feel so scared," says Alvin Rose, 19, a social studies student, having a snack in Vaksala Square, just around the corner from where the shootings happened.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

Like Emma should have felt a twinge in her side when she was sitting in social studies class and realized, Oh no!

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix