Jana Sackman EatonStudents no longer have to accept one version of the news; they can access online media around the world to gain a deeper understanding of events such as the Iraq war. 194

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Joanne DufourThis article examines the origins of the international weapons inspection agency, and takes a closer look at nuclear programs in four key countries—Iran, Iraq, North Korea, and Libya.

David L. WolffordThe author provides in-depth reviews of six films on desegregation.178

Alonzo N. SmithThis study guide provides a range of resources in preparation for the fiftieth anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.174

Mark van’t Hooft and Jan KellyA class of Ohio elementary students studies economics with a simulated stock market using their handheld computers.170

Social Education StaffGlobalization and the spread of new technologies have spurred dramatic change in the U.S. labor force. Census Bureau statistics help explain some of these trends.165

Alan SingerHistorically, in times of national emergency detractors like to blame social studies for a range of ills in the education system. 161

Diana E. Hess Though many teachers value classroom discussion, why is it so rare in social studies classes?158

Social Education StaffThe same president that American troops returned to power ten years ago is ousted after a rebel uprising. Social Education takes a look at the roots of Haiti’s most recent crisis.151Research and Practice