Educators think it’s important to teach science and social studies to young children. But few spend much time on those subjects—and often waste a lot of time when they do.

In this explainer, Education Week breaks down the role social studies and science play in the elementary school classroom, why time is allocated the way it is, and how current policy debates may ...

Maine School Garden Day 2024, themed "Harvesting Knowledge: Nourishing Minds Through School Gardens," aims to enrich educators with practical insights for cultivating educational experiences ...

Hundreds of schools across Alberta, including the province's four largest school boards in Edmonton and Calgary, have agreed to pilot a new kindergarten to Grade 6 social studies curriculum this ...

The Temecula Valley Unified School District board voted 3 to 2 on May 16 to oppose adopting a new social studies curriculum for the district's 18 elementary schools.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. Mike DeWine announced new social studies initiatives Wednesday, including using history, geography and civics content to teach students reading and writing skills.