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3+ hour, 4+ min ago  (556+ words) Updated April 10, 2026, 8: 31 a. m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo The Department of Basic Education is seeking public comments on its draft History Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) for Grades 4 to 12, as part of an ongoing nationwide curriculum review. The draft was published under…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (670+ words) " April 10, 2026 The Minister's proposed overhaul of the school history curriculum is drawing growing concern, with critics warning that it risks narrowing pupils' understanding of the modern world while introducing an overtly ideological, nationalist, and anti-Western tone. At the centre of…...

19+ hour, 7+ min ago  (317+ words) Arizona's public universities claim they are abiding by state requirements and providing students with a robust education in American history, the principles of our constitutional republic, and basic economics. Students at Arizona public universities deserve a serious education in the…...

18+ hour, 47+ min ago  (491+ words) TEXAS " Social studies and required readings in Texas public school classrooms could change by the 2030 school year. Those discussions are happening at the State Board of Education's near week-long meeting in Austin that began on Tuesday. So far, there's been…...

18+ hour, 58+ min ago  (487+ words) State officials, activists and educators have largely shaped public dialogue about Texas" social studies overhaul, but young people added their voices to the conversation Tuesday, calling for instruction that includes diverse perspectives and challenges them to think critically." The majority-Republican…...

19+ hour, 18+ min ago  (408+ words) A pupil preparing for the exams. Getty Images/epicurean JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's history curriculum is set to undergo an overhaul." The changes aim to make the subject more African-centred in classrooms. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has gazetted a draft…...

19+ hour, 40+ min ago  (139+ words) The Washington Post An advocate for Muslims spoke out against what she said were unfair portrayals of her faith in a new school curriculum and was accused of supporting terrorism. AUSTIN " Shaimaa Zayan, in beige headscarf and floor-length skirt, walked…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (329+ words) How do civics, education, and democracy intersect? At a recent panel hosted by the College of Education Studies, educators tackled this question, reimagining literacy as a tool for civic engagement, cultural expression, and democratic participation. The three panelists investigated how…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (734+ words) Published 1: 43 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 By Gregory S. Webb Winchester Not long ago, I asked my students a simple question: "Why do you think history matters?" The answers I got were honest, and in some cases, exactly what you might expect from…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (76+ words) 710 KURV Texas education officials are considering sweeping changes to social studies classes. There would be an emphasis on U. S. and Texas history with a focus on Christianity's influence. The proposals here are part of a broader push by Republicans, including President…...