social studies 
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SOURCE: New York Post
8/1/2021
Sen. Hawley: Public Schools Must Make Kids Love America and the Founding
by Josh Hawley
Senator Josh Hawley argues that public schools are obligated to teach "the truth about our history and our purpose that unites us as a nation."
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SOURCE: New York Times
3/7/2021
Texas School’s Lesson on Chivalry Asked Girls to ‘Walk Daintily’ and Obey Men
Students interviewed were divided between recognizing the pedagogical goal of showing how chivalry could excuse the subordination of women, others (and some parents) disagreed with the method.
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SOURCE: Time
11/9/19
Nebraska Just Approved More Inclusive Social Studies Guidelines. They're a Window Into the Changing Way Kids Are Learning U.S. History
Steps taken in Nebraska are a window into the way that conversation is changing, amid increased public scrutiny of what American students are learning about history.
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SOURCE: The Center for Michigan
6-12-18
History gets a conservative twist in Michigan social studies standards
References to gay rights, Roe v. Wade, climate change and “core democratic values” have been stripped from Michigan’s new proposed social studies standards.
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SOURCE: AHA Today
12-3-14
AHA Council Issues Letter of Concern Regarding the New York Board of Regents Proposed Modifications to Exams
AHA is concerned about loosening of requirements for social studies.
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