Though coverage of the Holocaust has become standard in history textbooks, it is often superficial and fails to provide the groundwork for meaningful student inquiry into that devastating genocidal event.

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As the number of English language learners continues to rise, four key principles will help teachers ensure a valuable social studies education.

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