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Author Biographies
Kevin W. Meuwissendirects the University of Rochester’s social studies teacher education
program. His research examines the impacts of state and school politics on teacher education, and
on teaching practices and professional development in secondary-level history and civics in the
United States.
Jeffrey M. Choppin’sresearch focuses on teachers’perceptions and uses of curriculum materials,
most recently in relation to the context of enacting the Common Core State Standards for
Mathematics. His research emphasizes how curriculum materials impact teacher learning and
instructional practices, which has implications for policy makers and instructional leaders.
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