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June 9, 2020 | Number 328 | e-Newsletter

The Social Studies Professional

The Advocacy Edition

President Heafner's Farewell Message:

Dear Social Studies Educators,

Where do we go from here? Onward.

We are at a critical juncture in history and we are on the frontlines of change. Adults, youth, and children are turning to history, geography, economics, and civics to cope with the complexities of our human experience and to seek answers to the questions that govern our daily lives. There is no time in our contemporary lives in which the study of social studies has been more critical and central to understanding and action. Continue reading.

NCSS Condemns Murder of George Floyd &

Countless Black People

In response to the death of George Floyd, NCSS prepared a press release condemning the use of excessive force or violence used by law enforcement against blacks in America. Read the response.

NCSS Compiles Resources on Racism and Racial Justice

Access resources you need to teach about racism, racial injustice, and human rights with students at every grade level. Get classroom resources.

Member Spotlight:

Drs. Sohyun An and Noreen Naseem Rodriguez

Drs. Sohyun An and Noreen Naseem Rodriguez, preparers of the recent position statement, A National Council for the Social Studies Response to Anti-Asian Harassment and Violence during COVID-19, spoke to us about the position statement, the importance of teaching students about anti-Asian harassment and violence, and racial literacy. Read the interview here.

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NCSS Co-Signs AHA Statement on the History of Racist Violence

The American Historical Association (AHA) has issued a statement about the United States' deplorable record of violence against African Americans, a record that stretches back centuries. Read the statement.

NCSS Co-Signs "Free Speech in Time of Crisis"

The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) is calling for public officials to protect journalists and demonstrators after more than 320 reports of journalists being harassed, arrested, assaulted, and hurt during protests. View the statement.

NCSS 2020 Summer Leadership Institute

The NCSS 2020 Summer Leadership Institute aims to help you develop an advocacy plan on the grassroots and national level and help influence the future of social studies education. You will leave empowered to advocate for social studies within your own district, affiliated council, organization or community. Learn more.

NEA Creates List of Black Lives Matter Resources 

Read these resources to help facilitate conversations about race, including classroom appropriate lesson plans, guides on how to have tough conversations with peers and students, and more. Access here.

Resources for Discussing Racism, Policing, & Protests

Education Week has created a list of 15 classroom resources for discussing racism, policing, and protests. Explore resources.

2019 House of Delegates Resolutions Released

HOD Resolutions are the framework through which NCSS membership makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. See the approved 2019 HOD resolutions.

Call for Resolutions: 64th HOD Assembly

NCSS is now accepting resolutions for the 64th House of Delegates Assembly, to be held at the Virtual Conference. Submit before the August 31, 2020 deadline.

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