The exercise of writing opinion pieces allows students to explore real-world issues while challenging their understanding of the past.

NCSS is pleased to offer continuing education hours to teachers in most states. Alaska Email conference@ncss.org with the subject line Alaska CEU with your full name and home organization to receive an electronic certificate of completion and verified attendance within 5-10 business days.  Arizona Email conference@ncss.org with the subject line Arizona CEU with your full name and home organization to receive an electronic certificate of completion and verified attendance within 5-10 business days. Arkansas Submit your hours through the PDSaM portal California California teachers…

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Laura Godfrey is Editor of Social Studies and the Young Learner  and other NCSS Publications. Laura has worked in higher education as a composition and literature instructor and as a retention specialist. As a medievalist, she is interested in the study of history for understanding the systems and people of the past and present in order to shape the future. Laura holds B.A. degrees in English and Spanish (Louisiana State University), an M.A. in English (University of Mississippi) and a Ph.D. in Medieval Studies (University of Connecticut).  

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The recently launched Educating for American Democracy (EAD) Roadmap reflects an awareness of how institutions, including our legal system, have shaped and defined multiple narratives of the American story.  Almost every EAD theme has a legal connection to the law, providing an effective means for student engagement. The author demonstrates how each theme might be incorporated within classrooms using a legal perspective. 

This webinar will focus on the listening and interpretation skills students need to engage in disagreements-- especially when they feel passionate about the topic being debated. Participants will see a series of sample exercises and a project they can use in the classroom to help students practice their close listening and argument analysis skills. This is part 2 of the webinar series, How We Argue. Each webinar is structured to stand alone. You may attend one or all of the webinars during registration. All Times Eastern   How We Argue Webinar Series Educators often want…