Professional Development Monthly

Young People's Engagement with News Through Social Media

Dan and Michael chat with Ellen Middaugh, Kristen Huey, Kristina Smith, & George Franco about their research into young people’s engagement with news through social media. Listen here.

White Christian Privilege: Race and Religion in America

Oct 7, 2021 | 4:00 PM ET

Khyati Y. Joshi maps the origins of Christian privilege and the entwinement of Christianity and whiteness in U.S. national identity. In doing so, she provides a roadmap for working for justice and building a "more perfect union." Register.

The Historical Roots of Structural Racism

Oct 12, 2021 6:30 PM ET

Using the Racial Equity Institute’s “Groundwater Approach” to prove that structural racism exists, we’ll explore data and research studies to demonstrate: a.) The presence of racial disparities across institutions, b.) that is not explained by socioeconomic differences, c.) nor by cultural & behavioral differences. Register.

Teaching With FRONTLINE’S UN(RE)SOLVED

Oct 19, 2021 | 7:00 PM ET

Join us for an introduction to the multi-platform project, UN(RE)SOLVED that examines the stories of lives cut short and the federal effort to investigate more than 150 cold cases that date back to the civil rights era under the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act. We will preview the web interactive and the associated curricula materials developed and available on PBS LearningMedia. Register.

Implementing Elementary Social Studies:

Best Practices from District Leaders

Oct 21, 2021 | 4:30 PM ET

Join Sarah Milo Hoskow, inquirED’s Director of Partner Experience, and Melissa Seggelke, K-12 Social Studies Curriculum Specialist from Denver Public Schools, as well as other district leaders for an in-depth look at the most effective ways to roll out a new social studies curriculum in your school or district. Register.

Network with Experts in the Virtual Exhibit Hall

Connect with social studies professionals from around the globe at the 101st NCSS Annual Conference! Take the opportunity to network with fellow social studies experts in our virtual exhibit hall. You will also be able to explore hundreds of exhibits with resources and materials for your classroom or business. Learn more and register here.

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Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies Fall Conference

FREE one-hour workshops (virtual, Zoom) to all social studies teachers, all times are Eastern Standard. They will issue one-hour completion certificate for each workshop. Learn more and register.