Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with articles from Social Education, which explore the process for establishing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a Federal Holiday; an examination into the the legal case related to Dr. King's arrest in Birmingham; and an investigation into contemporary landscape features born out of a struggle for equality that still plays out in America today.
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The Time for Social Studies
Does this sound familiar? Someone asks what you do for a living. Your reply includes the words “social studies.” Maybe you say, “I teach middle school social studies” or “I inspire young minds to be civically engaged...” Continue reading.
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Establishing the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday
This article from the Social Education archives explores the process of establishing a holiday to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read it here.
The Case Behind King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Read this Social Education article on Walker v. Birmingham, the legal case related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s arrest in Birmingham, which can lead to a stimulating exploration of civil disobedience and its role in a democratic society. Access here.
A Lesson in the Politics of Place-Naming
Social Education's 2014 May/June Edition includes an investigation into contemporary landscape features born out of a struggle for equality that still plays out in America today. Read it here.
Teaching Inquiry About Race and Democracy
Through Primary Sources
Our special two-night event* starts tonight! Co-presented with the National Council for History Education (NCHE), attendees will preview a chapter from NCSS’ forthcoming online methods texts, Inquiry and Teaching with Primary Sources to Prepare Students for College, Career, and Civic Life. Register.
*This program is made possible through the generous funding from the Library of Congress’ Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) grant.
200+ Hours of Social Studies Available On Demand!
The #NCSS2020 sessions you loved, plus the ones you missed, are now available to attendees on demand! Already have access? Log in here.
This panel will focus on issues such as teaching controversial issues in a time of crisis, helping young children make sense of difficult news, exploring the role of social media and disinformation, resisting a return to normal, and understanding the role of race in the insurrection. Attendees are encouraged to join the livestream chat for an asynchronous discussion with the #sschat network leaders. Watch it here on January 28!
Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of
The White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association’s is celebrating their 60thanniversary with a student art competition. They are seeking submissions from students across the nation that depict and reflect the White House, its collection, and its diverse history. Learn more.
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