At the heart of social studies education is the notion that social studies teachers teach core civic values that educate citizens and perpetuate democracy. The author of this article asserts that as the democratic system continues to evolve, technology is playing a greater role in how people learn and communicate. It makes sense, then, that social…

In spite of attacks upon the United Nations, even critics admit the world would not be as well off without it. The important work of its humanitarian agencies needs to be more widely publicized. Describes a required global history course in New York as an example. (CS)