History Social Science

November 29, 2017

Teaching LGBT history complicated by historical figures who didn't 'out' themselves

LGBT activists, historians see possibility other states may look to California's texts as models despite controversy about describing sexual orientation of historical figures.

Theresa Harrington

November 14, 2017

Fires, floods, hurricanes: Teachers turn natural disasters into science and history lessons

Learning about disasters can minimize students' stress and help future generations minimize risks, teachers say.

Carolyn Jones

January 30, 2017

More teacher preparation needed to fully implement Common Core standards in California

The state formed committees to support implementation of the Common Core standards, Next Generation Science Standards and History-Social Science standards.

Theresa Harrington