In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week. In 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9 designating March as “Women’s History Month.” This edition of TSSP features compiled resources celebrating women’s history and recognizing their significant contributions to contemporary society.
President Wager's Message: Introducing the EAD Roadmap
“The United States stands at a crossroads of peril and possibility.” These are the opening words of the newly released Educating for American Democracy Roadmap (EAD). For me, the words are as profound as the opening words of the Declaration of Independence... Continue reading.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with TCI’s Current Connections. Explore Free Lessons, Primary Source Activities, and Biographies of trailblazing women from around the world. Learn more.
NCSS Resources for Women's History Month
These articles from Social Education, Middle Level Learning, and Social Studies and the Young Learner feature resources for use in your classroom for Women's History Month and year-round. Access them here.
On Demand Video Library Spotlight:
#BecauseofHerStory:
Exploring Untold Stories Through Portraiture and American Art
Amplify women’s voices in your classroom to honor the past, inform the present, and inspire the future. These featured artworks link women’s stories to major themes in history and English/language arts, such as activism, social change, artistic and cultural movements, etc. Watch here (Members only).
Women's History Month Resources, Events, and Collections from Government Organizations
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, and other government organizations join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Access their resources here.
Unladylike2020 Releases
Where Are The Women? Summit Recording
Did you miss the recent Where Are the Women? Summit hosted on February 13, 2021? If so you are in luck! Unladylike2020 hosted this pivotal event which explored the underrepresentation of women in the U.S. history curriculum. This recording provides access to the educational support needed to make sure trailblazing women are included in history books and taught in social studies classes. Watch the recording here.
The summit was presented in partnership with PBS American Masters, National Council for the Social Studies, National Women’s History Museum, and other social studies organizations with funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Women's History Podcasts from Visions of Education
Call for Nominations: NCSS Officer & Board of Directors Candidates
NCSS seeks candidates for vice-president and members for the Board of Directors. You may nominate yourself or recommend a colleague who has experience in social studies leadership. Nominees must be current members of NCSS. Learn more and apply by April 15, 2021.
