In Social Studies, our core—the essence of what we do—is to develop informed and engaged citizens. We want students that not only have content or disciplinary knowledge of the world around them, but the skills of how to apply that knowledge and the desire to do so.

As supported by our recent change in the Michigan social studies standards in 2019, students must be exposed to a more comprehensive and inclusive history. If we value that ALL of our students feel connected and engaged, they need to hear and see history from ALL perspectives. They also need to be asked to examine the ongoing impact of history on today's world, and to look ahead to tomorrow. Simply put: Students can't analyze and have meaningful conversations if they do not have access to the full story. As Dr. Michael F. Rice, Michigan's state superintendent, put it,

"Our children deserve to learn about the full breadth of U.S. and world history. As educators, we have not just the right, but the responsibility, to teach them this full breadth of history, including race, racism, sexism, and other difficult and challenging subjects."

Join us on a journey of understanding as we discuss the importance of topics with:

Scott Bentley, Park Superintendent of the River Raisin National Battlefield Park;
The Honorable Chief Billy Friend of the Wyandotte Nation; and
The Honorable Chief Glenna Wallace of the Eastern Shawnee Nation.

Getting to the Core - S3.E6 - Homeless Education, McKinney-Vento and Special Populations

Getting to the Core with Wayne RESABy Wayne RESANov 14, 2022