Watch a film that envisions the book James Baldwin never finished, a revolutionary and personal account of the lives and successive assassinations of three of his close friends: Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. ( The documentary streams on January 16.) Read more at http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/films/i-am-not-your-negro.

All attendees, presenters, exhibitors, staff, volunteers, and vendors attending the 102nd NCSS Annual Conference, December 2-4, 2022 must provide proof of vaccination for admittance.  NCSS is working with CrowdPass, a HIPAA-compliant service, to verify vaccinations. It should only take you a few minutes to complete a simple, secure registration, and upload process. CrowdPass follows a thorough two-step verification process. Most verifications are completed within an hour or two, and CrowdPass will send a confirmation within one business day. CrowdPass will accept vaccination…

Evaluating the Social Aspects of Scientific Innovation: An Interdisciplinary Inquiry Courtney Ferrari Analyzing Historical Political Cartoons: Helping Students With Diverse Learning Needs Analyze Primary Sources Grant R. Miller GMO T-Shirts: Pro and Con Cartoons

Using well-researched historical texts can be a very effective way to fill holes in our students’ understanding of U.S. History, as well as our own. This conversation with author Laurie Halse Anderson will explore diverse perspectives and untold stories of enslaved people during the Revolutionary war, drawing on her research for writing "Chains," and the "American Seeds Trilogy." We’ll also discuss why and how teachers should look for opportunities to incorporate historical fiction into their unit planning, focusing on strategies for teaching the American Revolution by including the stories…

WEISS, Vickie Dee, a life-long educator, and active community member, died on August 9, 2019, at McLaren Oakland Hospital. Vickie was born on December 26, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A memorial service will be held 5 pm Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Camp Copneconic, 10407 North Fenton Rd, Fenton, MI 48430. The family is asking those who have been impacted by Vickie, especially former students, to share their memories at the service. Visitation will take place on Friday, August 16 at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, from Noon – 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider…

More than four million Central Americans reside in the United States today, yet a lack of resources on Central American heritage in many schools makes the rich history and literature of the region "invisible." A Teaching for Change website hosts a collection of lessons, book lists, biographies of noted historical figures, and readings-- free for K-12 classroom teachers.

This article describes the month-long social studies unit on mindfulness that the kindergarten teacher co-taught in her classroom with Sarah, an elementary social studies professor, and Maya, then a teacher candidate. After exploring the intersections between mindfulness and social studies education, examples of activities and resources from the unit will be provided, including breathing techniques and children’s literature.

This probing discussion of the Electoral College offers new approaches to teaching about this often-perplexing political system. 

- Authentic voices shared by authors in person and in books - Stories and experiences of all peoples and communities in inclusive instructional practice Attendees will critically consider how to elevate narratives and cultural identities. We’ll also explore how we can listen to and respect what is valued by each other and in our communities.  Earn up to three clock hours for this FREE event.