Social Studies Department
The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world (National Council for the Social Studies).
A well developed social studies education is essential for students to be committed to the ideas and values of democracy. Civic competence rests on this commitment to democratic values, and requires that citizens have the ability to use their knowledge about their community, nation, and world; to apply inquiry processes; and to employ skills of data collection and analysis, collaboration, decision-making, and problem-solving. Young people who are knowledgeable, skillful, and committed to democracy are necessary to sustaining and improving our democratic way of life, and participating as members of a global community.
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Questions? Contact Laura Drago, Supervisor of Social Studies:
Laura Drago
Supervisor of Social Studies
65 West Greenbrook Road
West Essex Regional School District
973-228-1200, Ext. 1365
[email protected]