In the first year since its release, many states have integrated the C3 Framework into their standards while others are in the process of incorporating the key tenets — inquiry, disciplinary literacy, student agency, and civic engagement — into state policy documents.

In a sequel to a previous article, the authors imagine what two renowned economists might say to Ben Bernanke about how to advance economic recovery.

To help students develop research skills, the author has drawn on the best ideas of experienced educators and artists.

—Stace Rierson and Lisa DutyThe stories of these Latin American women—Benedita da Silva, Domitila Barrios de Chungara, Elvia Alvarado, and Rigoberta Menchu—and their fights for social change can serve as a springboard for teaching about conditions and issues in Latin America.38

S. Kay Gandy Increased testing is forcing schools to prioritize reading and math, and very little funding is available for social studies. This creative teacher offers a variety of suggestions for teaching in the economically challenged classroom.

Engaging students in inquiry with digital history helps advance their disciplinary literacy skills.

Examining key photos from a 1970s federal project can serve as a point of departure for an exploration of the national issues and environmental crises of that decade.

This review of key Supreme Court cases dealing with school integration can foster class discussion on racial progress and the role of the courts in determining educational policy.