Interview and Teaching Activity by Michelle Parrini; The study of competing interpretations of the Second Amendment illuminates for students why an acceptable compromise on gun policies has been so elusive.

Lynnette B. Erickson, Sharon Black, and Daniel Seegmiller Today, citizens around the world are searching for ways to help tsunami victims. Students can learn from one sixth grade class who aided peers in the Caribbean after a hurricane several years ago. 33

Our latest NCSS statement explains the significance of the NAEP assessment schedule changes, describes how these will affect our field, and calls our members to action to raise policymakers’ awareness of the ramifications of the updated schedule for the social studies.

These websites, gleaned from readers, personal research, and exhibits at NCSS, offer useful resources for teachers to encourage higher-level thinking and skills.

The selected websites offer resources and ideas for incorporating the arts with traditional social studies content.

Exploring digitized archives, such as the featured exhibit about a young Holocaust survivor, can spark important classroom discussions about prejudice and the responsibilities of ordinary citizens.

The featured receipts for personal expenses belonging to Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, and others can spark an engaging lesson on spending, investing, and stewardship.