social studies

The most recent report by the National Assessment for Educational Progress in Civics found that 78% of American 8th graders were not proficient in social studies or civics. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Addressing trauma-related mental health more equitably will be the focus of a high school elective course in Washtenaw County next fall. The idea is addressing trauma earlier in life creates better outcomes. The non-profit “Growing Forward Together” is creating an intervention class called Trauma & Society. Co-founder and CEO, Julia Seng, joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss development and implementation of a new and innovative approach.

This week on “In The Public Interest.” our bi-weekly conversation with the League of Women Voters of the Ann Arbor Area, WEMU’s Lisa Barry talks with…

Proposed new standards for teaching history and social studies in Michigan would include references to abortion, climate change, and gay rights. The new…