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social studies conneCTion
Social studies education inspires all students for lifelong inquiry and informed civic action. Join social studies leaders, Steve Armstrong and Tony Roy, as they connect with educators and advocates from across the state. Each episode will include entertaining dialogue, insights into best practices, and practical connections to social studies standards. Produced by the Connecticut Council for the Social Studies.
social studies conneCTion
Dr. Benjamin Foster & the Power of Moderate Teaching
Dr. Benjamin Foster speaks about the importance of teaching culturally-centered history. As one of the initiators of the African American/Black & Puerto Rican/Latino course, Dr. Foster explains the successes and roadblocks leading up to its current placement in education. He also defines the course's purpose: to inform CT youth of the unknown perspectives of minorities throughout history.
