The authors outline the basic ideas behind the stock market along with its ties to consumer economics and how world events impact us all. They argue that this approach is an engaging way to teach elementary students (in grades 4–6) economic responsibility, and they detail some basic steps needed to get started.

The Smithsonian Learning Lab puts the treasures of the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex within reach of teachers, parents, and students. Philippa Rappoport offers this article as a way to help students think about the past and their own recent experiences during a pandemic using the Learning Lab. 

The House of Delegates (HOD) provides a forum for the general membership of NCSS, as represented by state councils, communities, and associated groups, to bring ideas, principles, beliefs, and actions regarding social studies education to the attention of the NCSS Board of Directors. Resolutions are the framework through which the NCSS membership at-large makes recommendations to the Board. Any NCSS member may submit a resolution following the guidelines established in the House of Delegates Manual. Resolutions are debated and voted on during HOD meeting at the NCSS Annual Conference.…

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is opening a Call for Expertise for NCSS Position Statement Reviews. Two task forces are being formed: Vision of Powerful Teaching and Learning in the Social Studies and Revised Code of Ethics for the Social Studies Profession. Responsibilities: To review and revise existing NCSS position statements: Vision of Powerful Teaching and Learning in the Social Studies and Revised Code of Ethics for the Social Studies Profession. Eligibility: You may self-nominate or nominate others. Task Force Size: 7 to 9 members Meeting Requirements: Various…

A number of education theorists propose that promoting civic engagement in classrooms is essential to supporting children in learning how to participate in shaping decisions that affect their lives. Müge Olğun Baytaş and Stephanie Schroeder examine civic education with younger students and note that early childhood and elementary educators can take a leading role in fostering civic engagement and agency with even the youngest of children. The authors share an approach where children’s literature can be used to introduce young children to the concept of citizenship as active civic and…

Scott M. Waring In the opening article of this issue, “Cultivating Civic Engagement in the Early Grades with Culturally Appropriate Children’s Literature,” Müge Olğun Baytaş and Stephanie Schroeder, examine civic education with younger students. They note that early childhood and elementary educators can take a leading role in fostering civic engagement and agency with even the youngest of children. The authors share an approach where children’s literature can be used to introduce young children to the concept of citizenship as active civic and community engagement. A presenter at the…