September 22, 2020 is National Voter Registration Day. If you know someone who is not registered to vote yet, now is the perfect time to get them signed-up! Here is a link to share with them: Voter Registration Sign-up. To celebrate this important day, we have compiled resources for your classroom use in this edition to educate K-12 students about the upcoming Presidential Election.
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This article in the latest edition of Social Education can be used to invite students to think about the meaning of secure elections and launch an important discussion about public trust in election results. Read here.
Youth Voices: A Student Town Hall on the Election
Join NCSS in its first, virtual Student Town Hall to hear and engage with a panel of students on the subjects of citizenship, the election process, civics, and more! Sign up!
iCivics Election Headquarters
iCivics encourages teachers, administrators, and families to help facilitate learning about the election with these curated, non-partisan teaching resources. Access here.
Voter Registration Resources from TFDA
Conducting voter registration activities in K-12 schools is the most efficient and equitable way to ensure that all young people have the capacity to vote, when they are eligible to do so. Access these resources from the Teaching for Democracy Alliance (TFDA) to teach students about voter registration and get them voting! Explore the collection.
Lesson Plans for Before, After, and During the Election
Young people want to be part of the conversation--and they should be. They are eager for information, reflection and dialogue. Take a look at the Anti-Defamation League's educational resources, lesson plans, family resources and other election-related content to assist you in teaching and talking about elections. Access here.
PBS Election Collection
Keep up with with election news, study the history and process of presidential elections, explore voting rights, and engage in classroom debates with these videos, activities, and lesson plans. View resources.
Are You Registered Yet?
Chelsea Clinton, George Takei, Chuck Todd and Nikole Hannah-Jones take center screen at this year's NCSS Virtual Conference! Register now to join us online December 4-6. Full line-up here!
National Hispanic Heritage Month Teaching Resources
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Educate and celebrate with these classroom resources to spark conversation.
Through generous support from the Library of Congress' Teaching with Primary Sources program, join NCSS and the National Humanities Center for a webinar exploring the history of immigration and citizenship combined with the history of African Americans, Latino/a Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, women, and the poor. Register here.
CAEP Seeking Public Comments
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) is seeking public comments on proposed revisions to the CAEP Standards for Educator Preparation. Comments can be made through November 2, 2020. Comment here.
Student Social Justice Film Festival Announced
Lurie College is organizing a Student Social Justice Short Film Festival to amplify the voices of students around what social justice issues are significant to them. The deadline to submit is October 16, 2020. Learn more.
