This special issue offers approaches for improving the teaching of Black history.

Charles F. WilliamsThe Constitution gives Congress—not the president—the power to declare war, but Congress has used that power only five times. Advancing Technology in Social Studies134

Experienced educators describe teaching strategies and equity issues they’ve encountered since the sudden switch to distance learning.

Pauli Murray was an activist, legal scholar, author, and she was also queer. Her impact on the civil rights and women’s rights movements cannot be overstated. The authors present the reader with the potential for elementary teachers to disrupt and “unmute” curricular silencing by shifting focus to Pauli Murray’s story and work in the civil rights movement.  In this C3 inquiry, students explore ways Pauli “pushed for the promise” of America, revealing a more diverse citizenry within the social studies curriculum.

The authors present statistics and a lesson plan for discussing federal income tax policy and its implications for wealth distribution in the United States.

Christopher R. Leahey By analyzing print and broadcast media coverage, students can develop their own knowledge and opinions on controversial events.285