Resources Published by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce

Ohio State Tests Portal (Practice Tests, Resources, Important Dates, etc.)
Elementary Social Studies Education Resources
The Marginalization of Social Studies
A one-page handout created by the Council of Chief State School Officers highlighting social studies education in the elementary grades.
Speaking Up for Elementary Social Studies and Science
In this presentation, Nell Duke, a professor in Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Michigan, highlights the importance of teaching Social Studies and Science in the elementary grades.
Educators' Beliefs About Teaching Science and Social Studies in K-3
An issue brief from ACT Research & Policy that evaluates the perceptions and impact of teaching science and social studies in the elementary grades.