Asian American Narratives in U.S. History and Contemporary Society Guest Editors: Noreen Naseem Rodríguez and Sohyun An

English learners are among the fastest growing groups in classrooms and schools in states across the country.  Thus, the success of schools to achieve their civic mission increasingly means reaching our English learners and providing space so that their story is shared within the broader American story. Come learn strategies from leaders in this community to discuss how schools can realize the potential of the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap for all students, including English learners.

It is a common adage that students don’t learn to read, but read to learn. Civics and history education can come alive across multiple disciplines.Come learn best practices to accomplish this goal using the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap.

History and civics are two disciplines that need each other. Join leaders within the Educating for American Democracy initiative as they discuss how historical and civic themes in the EAD Roadmap can elevate both disciplines and provide students more complete and rich learning experiences.

Preparing students to navigate the shifts—opportunities and challenges—in our democracy isn’t about a single lesson, but a new way to approach the civic mission of schooling all together. The Pedagogy Companion that accompanies the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap can provide the concrete actions that can help you get there.  Join some of the lead authors of the companion to learn how. Presenters Shannon Salter Burghardt Community Partnership coordinator, Social Studies Teacher Building 21 High School Kimberly Eckert Oxford Teachers College Oxford Teachers College at Reach…

One of the central tenets of the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap is inquiry, but even that concept has, at times, become controversial in the hyper-polarized reality we find ourselves.  Learn with fellow educators and experts on strategies to structure inquiries that will deliver powerful results for your students. Presenter Shanti Elangovan CEO & Founder inquirED, Chicago, IL

Released in March 2021, Educating for American Democracy reflects a bold vision to re-imagine and re-prioritize civics and history education, emphasizing an interdisciplinary, inquiry-based K-12 Roadmap. Join leaders in this work who will share what this will mean YOUR district, school, practice, and students. Presenters Paul Carrese Director, School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership Arizona State University Tammy Waller Director for K-12 Social Studies and World Languages Arizona Department of Education

The books that appear in this annotated list were evaluated and selected by a Book Review Committee appointed by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and assembled in cooperation with the Children’s Book Council (CBC). NCSS and CBC have cooperated on this annual bibliography since 1972. Books selected for this bibliography were published in 2020 and were written for children in grades K-12. The Book Review Committee looks for books that emphasize human relations, represent a diversity of groups and are sensitive to a broad range of cultural experiences, present an original theme…

The NCSS Book Review Committee and the Children’s Book Council present the 2021 selection of outstanding books for use in the social studies classroom.