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If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Dangerously Irrelevant

Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Washington University in St.

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2022 Kansas Social Studies Conference (Did I mention it’s free?)

Doing Social Studies

As a member and current president of the Kansas Council for Social Studies, the working relationship between the professional Social Studies organizations in Kansas is one that I deeply cherish and am proud to be a part of. One way we do that is to co-host a yearly social studies conference.

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“How do we know any of this is true?”

C3 Teachers

Yet in social studies or history, the idea of “experimenting” or seeking new explanations can sometimes seem unusual. Similarly, students should be empowered to engage in this process to deepen their understanding of history. The challenge of making history education more inquiry-based isn’t new.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2024

Zinn Education Project

Contents Action Plan Overview | Action Plan Step-by-Step Guide Media Guide | Posters and Graphics Messages for Signs, Social Media, and Chants | Record a Statement Coordinators and Co-Sponsors | Workshops and More Events It’s time to take action. Sign Up to Host an Event 3.

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Teach Truth Day of Action 2025

Zinn Education Project

Contents Action Plan Overview | Action Plan Step-by-Step Guide Media Guide | Posters and Graphics | Map of Sites Messages for Signs, Social Media, and Chants | Record a Statement Co-Sponsors | Workshops and More Events Join us to defend the freedom to learn. Attend meetings, vote, run for office. Learn how at HEAL Together classes.)

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People’s History Teaching Stories

Zinn Education Project

Hope Koumentakos High School Social Studies Teacher, Takoma Park, Maryland I currently teach U.S. History I and II to 10th and 11th graders, respectively. Brandon Grijalva High School Social Studies Teacher, Chicago, Illinois While teaching AP U.S. We wrapped up our semester this week by holding midterm exams.

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Elevating Social Studies with High-Quality Instructional Materials

TCI

Social studies is more than just a subject—it provides the foundation for understanding and engaging with the world around us. According to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) , social studies is the integrated study of social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.