It's another "pandemic year." Whether your school has started or is just about to start, welcome back! NCSS hopes you have a safe return to your in-person, virtual, or hybrid classroom. We know you're wondering what the next year might bring, yet NCSS is here to provide you with social studies resources to keep you ready for whatever happens next. Here's a packed edition of what you need for the back-to-school season. Be sure to check out below your chance to write for NCSS and the Library of Congress' inquiry-based method texts!
Executive Director's Message:
Back to School
Welcome back to school! NCSS kept its “virtual classroom” open all summer, and I am delighted to report that hundreds of members and new friends in our social studies community shared in our summer institute and webinar programs... Continue reading.
A Guide for K-12 Schools and Communities
for the 2021-2022 School Year
The Biden Administration has developed a Return to School Roadmap to support educators and school leaders, parents, families, and communities and lead students on a path to return to in-person learning this fall, where they are safe and supported. See the Roadmap.
President Schulzki Discusses CRT in KOAA News Interview
As Falcon School District 49 prepares to vote on banning Critical Race Theory also known as CRT, the debate on whether it should be taught in K-12 public schools continues. President Schulzki offered his remarks to KOAA News (CO) which reveal the reality of CRT in K-12 schools. See the interview.
Tools for Student Success
Teachers and parents alike can explore this guide from the Department of Education to find tools to help students succeed in the 2021-2022 school year. Take a look.
Tools for Teaching the War in Afghanistan
With the recent events in Afghanistan, NCSS has opened up its archive of publications to help students understand the history of the war in Afghanistan.
Teaching About Racism, Anti-Racism, and Human Rights
NCSS has compiled articles from our acclaimed journals which offer guidance and lesson plans for the topics of racism, anti-racism, and human rights. Access the list here.
It's back! NCSS will kick-off its membership appreciation week on August 30, which will be jam-packed with giveaways to get you ready for your 2021-2022 year. Look out for emails and social media posts detailing how to win!
Become a Writer for NCSS and LOC Methods Texts
With the support of a TPS grant, NCSS has created three online texts, one co-branded with the Library of Congress and two methods texts for Elementary (K-6) and Secondary (6-12). The texts combine Library of Congress resources with the C3 Framework, which emphasizes an inquiry approach to teaching social studies. NCSS seeks a diverse set of writers to accomplish this goal. Learn more about the requirements and apply.
