In this edition find out how to take informed action, arm yourself with knowledge of civics-related topics (and free lesson plans!), read about the successful Summer Leadership Collaborative, and join our Executive Director's call to action to support social studies related bills:
Last week, I announced that a new Senate bill, S. 2024 - USA Civics Act of 2019, was introduced by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and John Cornyn (R-TX). This bill amends a portion of the Higher Education Act. Read more
2019 SLC Institute a Success
Last week, 27 educators joined NCSS President Tina Heafner in Charlotte, NC to explore leadership, diversity, civic education, and more. See the highlights from this incredible event. Read more
The Informed Citizen
New Jersey State Bar Foundation's blog tackles civics-related topics with the goal of arming citizens with knowledge and giving teachers free lesson plans! Read more
Take Informed Action
This podcast features Carly Muetterties, the managing editor for C3teachers.org, the companion site to C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards and other C3 resources. She discusses the fourth dimension of the C3 Inquiry Arc: Taking Informed Action. Listen here
Religious Literacy in Public Schools Recording
We recently celebrated the release of our bulletin Teaching About Religion in the Social Studies Classroom with the Religious Freedom Center. The event included a panel of experts, such as Charles Haynes, Benjamin Marcus, Kristen Farrington, and more. A recording of the event is now available online.
Ken de Masi, a beloved leader in the Arizona Council for the Social Studies and NCSS, passed away on July 11. Ken was ACSS President for several terms and chaired the NCSS House of Delegates Steering Committee. Read more
The Paris Peace Conference 100th Anniversary
The National WWI Museum and Memorial recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of this with two events on June 26 and July 10. Recordings of the celebration are now available. Watch here
Become a Chapter Advisor for Junior Rho Kappa
Registration is open! Make history as an inaugural chapter of the only junior national social studies honor society. Read more
NCSS Professional Learning Institutes, Webinars, and Events
How We Argue: A Workshop for Social Studies Teachers
The Social Studies Professional — known as TSSP — is the official member newsletter of National Council for the Social Studies. TSSP is published twice a month.
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