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The Social Studies Wars, now and then.
Social Education
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September 1, 2006|
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"Research & Practice," established early in 2001, features educational research that is directly relevant to the work of classroom teachers. Here, I invited Ron Evans to provide an historical perspective on the controversy that once again swirls around the social studies curriculum.
--Walter C. Parker, "Research and Practice" Editor, University of Washington, Seattle.
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