Studies Weekly

This year marks America’s 250th anniversary! 🇺🇸🎉

To help you celebrate in your class, we’ve created a special module in Studies Weekly Online with resources that introduce students to the history and significance of our founding documents.

The module includes:

Lesson plans

Reading articles

Comprehension questions

Printables

Lesson videos and other media

Follow these steps to access these resources in Studies Weekly Online!

Will you be new to Studies Weekly in the fall? Come to our Summer onboarding event to learn about your new program features, see modeled lessons, and learn how to make the most out of Studies Weekly!

🗓️ July 28, 2026

🕑 10:00 a.m–1:00 p.m. CDT
🖥️ Register at s-w.co/institute26

Happy summer, teachers! You deserve this time to kick back, relax, and put yourself first. Here are five ideas for reprioritizing your well-being this summer!

Thank you to all those who joined us for the Learning Lab last week! It was an unforgettable event, and it wouldn’t have been possible without you!

If you missed the live event, you’ll still be able to watch all session recordings later this summer, right in Studies Weekly Online.

What was your favorite part of the Learning Lab?

Juneteenth is a time to reflect, learn, and honor the stories and achievements of Black Americans throughout history.

To support meaningful conversations and learning opportunities, we’ve created a collection of Black History videos available for teachers. Access the free videos at s-w.co/black-history-videos

Happy Flag Day!

Did you know these fun facts about the U.S. flag?

🇺🇸There have been 27 versions of the flag to date!

⭐️The 50 stars represent each of the 50 states

🟥 The 13 stripes represent the 13 original American colonies

🔴⚪️🔵 The colors are said to represent valor, purity, and justice