IN THE NEWS: OVERHAULING SOCIAL STUDIES IN A POLARIZED ERA. ONE STATE CHIEF TELLS THE TALE

December 29, 2024

"Many believed that any attempt to revise these standards was destined for failure. However, when I took the job as state superintendent, I didn’t sign up to take the path of least resistance. I came here to do what is best for our students. This work is too important. So, we decided to take the standards head on."

Louisiana State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley spoke with Education Week contributor Rick Hess about developing new social studies standards during politicized times. Read the full interview on the Education Week website.