Asian students study in a library

Social Science in Schools

On the need for social science in schools:

“Now more than ever, students need the intellectual power to recognise societal problems; ask good questions and develop robust investigations into them; consider possible solutions and consequences; separate evidence-based claims from parochial opinions; and communicate and act upon what they learn. And most importantly, they must possess the capability and commitment to repeat that process as long as is necessary. Young people need strong tools for, and methods of, clear and disciplined thinking in order to traverse successfully the worlds of college, career, and civic life.”

National Council for the Social Studies, USA
Pencil drawing of two young, Black people sitting on grass, as they smile and write on their notepads. Quote from the National Council for the Social Studies: "Now more than ever, students need the intellectual power to recognise societal problems"

Quote: The College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards:
Guidance for Enhancing the Rigor of K-12 Civics, Economics, Geography, and History

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