social studies
plural noun
: a part of a school or college curriculum concerned with the study of social relationships and the functioning of society and usually made up of courses in history, government, economics, civics, sociology, geography, and anthropology
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Audiences, including the middle school social studies students, deserve better and more nuanced stories about this country and the values it was built upon.
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Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Last week, Hall was one of nine board members who approved a statewide social studies curriculum change and mandated reading list.
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Rachel Royster
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Nolan began his career as a Munster High social studies teacher in 2007, then became dean of students in 2012.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The board was also expected to vote Friday on a new social studies curriculum that links Bible stories with American history.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Last week, Hall was one of nine board members who approved a statewide social studies curriculum change and mandated reading list.
—
Rachel Royster
july 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Nolan began his career as a Munster High social studies teacher in 2007, then became dean of students in 2012.
—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The board was also expected to vote Friday on a new social studies curriculum that links Bible stories with American history.
—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
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“Social studies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20studies. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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