Tom Misco, professor of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry, and graduate student Erik Gross co-authored an article in Social Studies Research and Practice. Their piece, “Teaching about birthright citizenship and ex/inclusion within the United States,” explores how social studies educators can use the topic of birthright citizenship to frame enduring questions of civic identity and inclusion in the U.S. curriculum. The article includes instructional strategies for engaging students in historical and contemporary debates.

Gross, E. & Misco, T. (2025). Teaching about birthright citizenship and ex/inclusion within the United States. Social Studies Research and Practice.

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