Social studies has been a pillar of K-12 curriculum in the U.S. for a century, but its roots stretch back much farther. We took a closer look at this interdisciplinary field, whose evolution is itself a window into American history.
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This article is part of the collection: Social Studies: It’s Time to ReInvest.
Social studies has been a pillar of K-12 curriculum in the U.S. for a century, but its roots stretch back much farther. We took a closer look at this interdisciplinary field, whose evolution is itself a window into American history.
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