Noteworthy research and theory, of the kind highlighted in Walter Parker's Social Studies Today, should be part of the personal journey of classroom teachers.

The upcoming midterm elections offer a prime opportunity to study the effects of money and politics following the recent Supreme Court campaign finance decision.

This collection of articles reviews the growth of Advanced Placement programs and offers valuable advice on teaching AP social studies.

The suggested resources in this article can help teachers develop students' media literacy skills.

James LandmanIn this interview, Judge Richard Posner explores the balance between constitutionally-protected liberties and security concerns.

In a project that connected social studies classes with literature classes, students honed academic skills as they constructed mock trials from the events of a famous novel.

—Eli J. LesserThis Constitution Day lesson plan looks at the influence of specific thinkers and their writings on the Constitution.301