Social Studies in the Era of GenAI
Vol 11 No 2 (2026), Editorial
Vol 11 No 2 (2026)

Social Studies in the Era of GenAI

Editorial
https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2026.11
Published July 5, 2026
William B. Russell
School of Teacher Education, University of Central Florida, Florida, USA
Stewart Waters
Department Leadership, Language, Culture, & Teacher Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6691-0822
Matthew Hensley
Department Leadership, Language, Culture, & Teacher Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5506-6822
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Keywords

AI
civic engagement
GenAI
social studies education

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Russell, W., Waters, S., & Hensley, M. (2026). Social Studies in the Era of GenAI. Research in Social Sciences and Technology, 11(2), i-ii. https://doi.org/10.46303/ressat.2026.11
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Abstract

As GenAI continues to reshape how we access information, communicate, and understand the world, social studies education must adapt to prepare learners for civic life in an increasingly automated and algorithm-driven society. From AI-generated content and multi-media to predictive policing and algorithmic bias, today’s students face unprecedented ethical, historical, and civic questions that demand thoughtful exploration.
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