March 8, 2022 | Number 370 | e-Newsletter

The Social Studies Professional

The Women's History Month Edition

Celebrating Women's History

In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued a Presidential Proclamation which declared the week of March 8, 1980, as National Women’s History Week. Congress passed Public Law 100-9 in 1987, which designated the entire month of March as Women’s History Month. Use the resources in this edition to celebrate and teach the many important women who have shaped history!

Call for Nominations:
NCSS Vice President and the Board of Directors

The NCSS Nominations and Elections Committee seeks candidates for Vice-President and for members of the Board of Directors. You may nominate yourself, or recommend a colleague member who has experience with advocacy and leadership in social studies education. NCSS encourages all members to recommend possible candidates. Learn more and submit a nomination before the April 15, 2022 deadline.

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Resources, Events, and More for Women's History Month

Teaching Resources

• K-12 Women's History Month Articles from NCSS Journals
• K-12 Women's History Month Resources from the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• K-12 Women's History Month Resources from the Anti-Defamation League
• Teacher's Guide for Women’s History in the United States from the National Endowment for the Humanities
• Women's History Month Resources from the Center for Civic Education

Exhibits

• Because of Her Story Exhibits from the Smithsonian Institute
• Online Exhibits from the National Women's History Museum

Events

• Because of Her Story Events from the Smithsonian Institute
• Women's History Month Events from the National Women's History Museum

Podcasts

• Feminist Studies Podcasts from Visions of Education

On Demand Webinars (NCSS Members Only. Join NCSS to view!)

• #BecauseofHerStory: Exploring Untold Stories Through Portraiture and American Art
• Women Activists: Engaging Students in American History Through the Stories of Civically-Engaged Women

Celebrate Women's History Month with C3 Teachers

Celebrate Women’s History Month by inquiring about, "What is a vote worth?" Click here to see the hub on C3 Teachers: What is a vote worth?  

Using the C3 Framework, the What is a Vote Worth? project grounds student exploration of women’s suffrage using questions, tasks, and sources. Use these inquiries to explore the value of a vote while living in a democracy!

Multimedia Resources for Teaching Global Issues

Discover online learning resources that form the foundation of a global civics curriculum, empowering young people with the essential knowledge, skills, and perspective to be responsible citizens. Register to learn about each of the Council on Foreign Relations' products and how they can be used in your classroom.

Register for Our Upcoming Webinars

• March 22, 2022 - How to Disagree
• March 24, 2022 - The Road to the 19th Amendment
• March 31, 2022 - Using Historical Books To Increase Literacy Skills through Primary Sources
• April 7, 2022 - Up to the Task: How to Support Student-Led Learning in Elementary Social Studies
• April 12, 2022 - Arguing with and about Politics and Ethics
• April 21, 2022 - Using Primary Sources to Engage Students in Civic Inquiry
• April 28, 2022 - Inquiry in Action: Classroom Spotlights