Social Studies That Connect Learning to the Real World

Planning for 2026–27?

Social Studies classrooms are evolving. Districts are placing greater emphasis on civic literacy, economic reasoning, cultural understanding, and analytical skills that prepare students for college and informed citizenship.

Pearson’s newest offerings build on trusted scholarship while addressing what educators need now helping students analyze, question, and engage with the world around them.

If you're reviewing materials for an upcoming adoption, pilot, or program refresh, we invite you to explore what’s new.

What’s New Across Pearson’s Social Studies Programs

Each updated title reflects a shared commitment to rigor, relevance, and instructional flexibility, while supporting the unique goals of each discipline.

Curious what this could look like in your classroom?

We can walk through how it works, share real examples, and answer your questions so you can decide what makes sense for your students.














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Social Studies titles

Psychology, AP® Edition
Foundations of Economics, AP® Edition
Racial and Ethnic Groups

What's New?

Psychology, AP® Edition

Engaging students in the science of behavior and the human experience.

  • Alignment to the AP® Psychology Course and Exam Description
  • Teacher Wraparound Edition designed to support instruction, pacing, and differentiation
  • The AP® Test Prep Workbook provides step by step preparation for students to help them succeed on the AP® Exam.
  • Clear connections between research and real life
  • Digital tools and enhanced eText options

Foundations of Economics, AP® Edition

Built for exam confidence. Designed for economic thinking

  • 72 concise modules aligned to AP® Micro and Macroeconomics
  • AP®- style multiple choice and free response practice
  • Alignment to College Board Course & Exam Description
  • Real-world data and current policy applications
  • MyLab® Economics with adaptive practice and AI-powered study support

Racial and Ethnic Groups

Understanding the past. Analyzing the present. Shaping the future.

  • Expanded analysis of intersectionality
  • Updated coverage of U.S. refugee policy
  • Discussion of COVID-19’s impact on intergroup relations
  • Updated global perspectives, including Indigenous language use in Canada
  • Engaging first-person narratives that humanize demographic change