The COVID-19 pandemic is an unanticipated event that has exposed human fragility in an interconnected and interdependent world. While impacts are of a global magnitude, they have been felt at the most local of levels. Across the world pupils' daily lives and experiences have been directly impacted by government-imposed measures and restrictions…

In this article I consider whether there is a process of repression occurring in definitions of citizenship and frameworks of citizenship education, which involves a forgetting of history. By focusing on recently troubled countries I identify how the force of history comes to play, and from that I consider how, in relatively stable liberal…

Addressing ethnic cleansing, culture wars, human sufferings, terrorism, immigration, and intensified xenophobia, "Globalization of Racism" explains why it is vital that we gain a nuanced understanding of how ideology underlies all social, cultural, and political discourse and racist actions. The book looks at recent developments in…

Explores the New York State Great Irish Famine Curriculum Guide, discussing the author's initial reaction to the guide. Focuses on the strengths and discusses specific parts, such as the inclusion of background information and the student learning outcomes. Addresses how to include the guide into an already-filled curriculum. (CMK)

Provides responses to two articles featured in this issue of the Social Science Docket: (1) "Demythologizing Subject Matter: Teaching Ireland in the Curriculum" (David Cowell); and (2) "Review of the New York State Great Irish Famine Curriculum Guide" (Kevin Sheehan). (CMK)

Examines the role of a country with relatively little economic or political power, Ireland, in promoting justice and equality in underdeveloped nations. Describes increased development education funding for school activities and adult education programs. Calls for more direct participation in program design, increased professionalism, and expanded…