Students form their habits of mind in elementary school — and this includes how they interact with, evaluate, and share information. How can schools and districts support teachers as they build elementary students’ media literacy, developing the skills and mindsets they’ll need to make informed decisions in school and throughout their lives? Explore this important topic with host Martin Andrews and special guest Elisabeth Ventiling Simon, Vice President of Learning Experiences at inquirED. All times Eastern Time  

What is the role of social studies in preventing the spread of misinformation and combating the intentional use of disinformation? Join inquirED CEO Shanti Elangovan as she discusses this topic in conversation with Sam Wineburg, Head of the Stanford History Education Group and the Margaret Jacks Professor of Education at Stanford University. All times Eastern Time  

The Association of Teachers of Social Studies / UFT and the UFT Jewish Heritage Committee are co-sonsoring the 23rd annual Holocaust Conference for Educators with the American Society for Yad Vashem on Sunday March 7, 2021, 9:00 AM to 11 AM. Like last year it will be a virtual conference via zoom. The Conference is free and CTLE credit will be offered by Manhattanville College. The theme this year is “History Repeats Itself: Making Sure Our Students Are Listening.” Keynote Speakers are Elisha Wiesel (son of Elie Wiesel) and Shulamit Imber, Vashem in Israel. Educational Materials and Lesson…

Q: How do I sign in to the #NCSS2020 Virtual Conference? A: To sign in to the Virtual Conference website, click here, then enter the email address and the NCSS password provided to you in your registration confirmation. Q: How can I view On Demand #NCSS2020 Sessions? Navigate to the NCSS Conference website. Click the “On Demand Video” button on the navigation bar at the top. Click the “+” next to a track to expand and view the recordings. Q: How do I reset my password? A: On the login screen, click “forgot password” above the sign-in…

Please make plans to join us for this year's VIRTUAL annual state conference on Tuesday afternoons and evenings during the month of January, 2021. This will be our first virtual conference and we look forward to providing you with many choices of outstanding sessions and online workshops- all FREE to members and non-members!  For more information and a conference schedule CLICK HERE. (Updates will be posted on a regular basis.)   

Module 6 Resources Content Resource I need this if I… Media Readiness Checklist want to gauge my/our organization readiness for engaging with the media. Social Studies Success Story want to be able to think about and create examples of social studies success stories to highlight why my advocacy goals are needed. Letters to the Editor 101 want to have information and a template for writing letters to the editor. Press Releases 101 want to have information and a template for writing press releases. Social Media 101 want to have information for more…

Module 5 Resources Contents Resource I need this if I… Congressional Scavenger Hunt want to dig into the background and positions of your congressional representatives. Letter Template to Lawmakers want to contact your congressional representative about your advocacy issue. Thank You Letter Template want to thank my congressional representative for meeting with me, responding to my concern, etc.