The approach originally taken in these curriculum standards has been well received in the United States and internationally therefore, while the document has been revised and updated, it retains the same organization around major themes basic to social studies learning. These revised standards reflect a desire to continue and build upon the expectations established in the original standards for effective social studies in the grades from pre-K through 12. It incorporates current research and suggestions for improvement from many experienced practitioners. This revision aims to provide a framework for teaching, learning, and assessment in social studies that includes a sharper articulation of curriculum objectives, and reflects greater consistency across the different sections of the document. However, much has changed in the world and in education since these curriculum standards were published. Since then, the social studies standards have been widely and successfully used as a framework for teachers, schools, districts, states, and other nations as a tool for curriculum alignment and development.

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES (NCSS) first published national curriculum standards in 1994.

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