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RE:Website discussion of problems faced by social studies teachers
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
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Karen Muir
NCSS
Annapolis MD
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Have there been cuts in the education budget in your state? county? district? How has social studies been affected?
Have social studies teachers been affected?
What subject areas are tested on the state level? Is social studies one of the exit exams for high school?
What role should technology play in instruction?
High stakes testing ...should [More]
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Karen Muir
NCSS
Annapolis MD
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Have there been cuts in the education budget in your state? county? district? How has social studies been affected?
Have social studies teachers been affected?
What subject areas are tested on the state level? Is social studies one of the exit exams for high school?
What role should technology play in instruction?
High stakes testing ...should [More]
RE:Website discussion of problems faced by social studies teachers
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
We know there are a number of political and financial challenges that restrict schools' ability to provide high quality social studies education for all students across all grade levels. Help us collect and share "success stories" with our membership by responding to the following question:
What are some ways in which your school, district, and/or state is supporting and promoting social studies education, particularly in developing civic competency for all students? For example, [More]
We know there are a number of political and financial challenges that restrict schools' ability to provide high quality social studies education for all students across all grade levels. Help us collect and share "success stories" with our membership by responding to the following question:
What are some ways in which your school, district, and/or state is supporting and promoting social studies education, particularly in developing civic competency for all students? For example, [More]
RE:Website discussion of problems faced by social studies teachers
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
1) What kinds of professional development do you wish your district would provide? (Technology should come up here.)
2) Does your state test social studies subjects? Advantages/disadvantages of yes/no?
3) Do you have to follow your state standards? Think they are good/bad? How would you change them?
4) Are your classrooms getting overcrowded in the budget slashing? Will that effect the kinds of assignments you give?
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Syd Golston
Social [More]
1) What kinds of professional development do you wish your district would provide? (Technology should come up here.)
2) Does your state test social studies subjects? Advantages/disadvantages of yes/no?
3) Do you have to follow your state standards? Think they are good/bad? How would you change them?
4) Are your classrooms getting overcrowded in the budget slashing? Will that effect the kinds of assignments you give?
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Syd Golston
Social [More]
RE:Website discussion of problems faced by social studies teachers
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
Topics:
Making do with less - how to cope?
ELL & special needs inclusion
High stakes testing and social studies
Where are the jobs?
OK, that's a start! :-)
SueB
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Sue Blanchette
NCSS President Elect
Dallas TX
Email: sblanchette@ncss.org
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Sent: 04-08-2011 14:32
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Topics:
Making do with less - how to cope?
ELL & special needs inclusion
High stakes testing and social studies
Where are the jobs?
OK, that's a start! :-)
SueB
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Sue Blanchette
NCSS President Elect
Dallas TX
Email: sblanchette@ncss.org
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-08-2011 14:32
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Website discussion of problems faced by social studies teachers
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
Dear Board members: We had a meeting today at NCSS headquarters on developing more active discussions on our website through an "ask a colleague" feature that will focus on questions about problems faced by social studies teachers that our members will answer. To start off the active discussions, we are developing a list of questions that we will invite members to answer (including yourselves!). Could you please send me any questions that [More]
Dear Board members: We had a meeting today at NCSS headquarters on developing more active discussions on our website through an "ask a colleague" feature that will focus on questions about problems faced by social studies teachers that our members will answer. To start off the active discussions, we are developing a list of questions that we will invite members to answer (including yourselves!). Could you please send me any questions that [More]
thanks
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
Hello everyone, My utmost thanks to each of you for all the hard work and support I felt in our Board meeting the end of March. Steve, you did a fantastic job leading us. I believe we struggled but in the end [More]
Hello everyone, My utmost thanks to each of you for all the hard work and support I felt in our Board meeting the end of March. Steve, you did a fantastic job leading us. I believe we struggled but in the end [More]
How are you advocating for your profession?
From : eGroups>>Social Studies Advocacy
This message has been cross posted to the following eGroups: NCSS Affiliates and Social Studies Advocacy .
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Nora Carr, author of "How to fight back against devastating budget cuts," suggests teachers should be using social media to share their stories and get their voices heard. Are you currently using social media tools to advocate for your profession? How else are you advocating for your profession in your state? [More]
This message has been cross posted to the following eGroups: NCSS Affiliates and Social Studies Advocacy .
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Nora Carr, author of "How to fight back against devastating budget cuts," suggests teachers should be using social media to share their stories and get their voices heard. Are you currently using social media tools to advocate for your profession? How else are you advocating for your profession in your state? [More]
Board Meeting Additional Documents for the March 2011
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
Posted on Connected are additional reports that I have received in the last day.
Please, in particular, review the Conference Committee Report. The board will be asked to choose between San Francisco and Long Beach as the site of the 2017 Conference.
The financial reports--statement of position and statement of activity--for the period ending December 31, 2010 are also posted here. Please review these prior to the board meeting. [More]
Files Attached Document
Additional Documents for March 2011 Board Meeting
Posted on Connected are additional reports that I have received in the last day.
Please, in particular, review the Conference Committee Report. The board will be asked to choose between San Francisco and Long Beach as the site of the 2017 Conference.
The financial reports--statement of position and statement of activity--for the period ending December 31, 2010 are also posted here. Please review these prior to the board meeting. [More]
Files Attached Document
Additional Documents for March 2011 Board Meeting
RE:Board of Directors Meeting Agenda and Materials
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
Dear Board Members,
As you look at the Affiliate Annual Conference Survey results in zoomerang, you may also find it helpful to look at the attached survey questions document and the excel spreadsheet where I grouped information under topic tabs labeled: Council Contact Information; 2010 and 2011 Conferences; Conference Planning; Proposals and Presenters; Conference Fees; and Exhibitors and Additional Support.
Please don't hesitate to be in touch with any questions.
Ana
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Files Attached Document
Additional Council Annual Meeting Materials
Dear Board Members,
As you look at the Affiliate Annual Conference Survey results in zoomerang, you may also find it helpful to look at the attached survey questions document and the excel spreadsheet where I grouped information under topic tabs labeled: Council Contact Information; 2010 and 2011 Conferences; Conference Planning; Proposals and Presenters; Conference Fees; and Exhibitors and Additional Support.
Please don't hesitate to be in touch with any questions.
Ana
[More]
Files Attached Document
Additional Council Annual Meeting Materials
RE:Board of Directors Meeting Agenda and Materials
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
Per Steve Goldberg's request, I am providing you with a link to the results of the Council Annual Meeting survey recently completed by state affiliates. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to be in touch.
http://www.zoomerang.com/Shared/SharedResultsPasswordPage.aspx?ID=L26ZGBBBBQZG
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Per Steve Goldberg's request, I am providing you with a link to the results of the Council Annual Meeting survey recently completed by state affiliates. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to be in touch.
http://www.zoomerang.com/Shared/SharedResultsPasswordPage.aspx?ID=L26ZGBBBBQZG
[More]
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda and Materials
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
A draft agenda and meeting materials for the upcoming board meeting are posted online at Connected. We will post the most recent financial statements early next week.
(http://connected.socialstudies.org/SOCIALSTUDIES/NCSSBoardofDirectors/) [More]
A draft agenda and meeting materials for the upcoming board meeting are posted online at Connected. We will post the most recent financial statements early next week.
(http://connected.socialstudies.org/SOCIALSTUDIES/NCSSBoardofDirectors/) [More]
Talking Points and Preparation Resources
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
Dear Board Members,
Attached you will find talking points for your upcoming visits to your U.S. Representatives and Senators. I heard from a few of you regarding appointments, and I hope that all of you are able to take advantage of your time in DC to make a strong statement on Friday morning on behalf of Social Studies.
For those of you that are doing your visits for the first time, you will probably want to take a look at the points outlined in the attached document and focus [More]
Files Attached Document
March 25 Hill Visit Materials
U.S. DOE Rountable Teacher Feedback
From : eGroups>>Social Studies Advocacy
Ana Post
Director of External Relations & Council Communications
National Council for the Social Studies
Silver Spring, MD
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Files Attached Document
U.S. DOE Rountable Teacher Feedback
The following is feedback and other information that was shared by social studies educators (elementary, middle, high school) with Steve Means and Tracy van Dusen from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) during three roundtables held at the NCSS Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado.
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Director of External Relations & Council Communications
National Council for the Social Studies
Silver Spring, MD
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Files Attached Document
U.S. DOE Rountable Teacher Feedback
RE:Survey for Planning Session at March Board Meeting
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
Hello All,
I am willing to go out on a limb here and admit my ignorance but I need clarification. I was about half way through question 1 when it dawned on me that I would answer the question in two totally different ways depending on what the question really asked.
We are to: [More]
Hello All,
I am willing to go out on a limb here and admit my ignorance but I need clarification. I was about half way through question 1 when it dawned on me that I would answer the question in two totally different ways depending on what the question really asked.
We are to: [More]
Survey for Planning Session at March Board Meeting
From : eGroups>>NCSS Board of Directors
Board Members:
To provide some additional background for our discussions regarding planning for the 2011-2012 NCSS fiscal year we have created a brief questionnaire.
Could you please provide your input, by Wednesday, March 16 at [More]
Board Members:
To provide some additional background for our discussions regarding planning for the 2011-2012 NCSS fiscal year we have created a brief questionnaire.
Could you please provide your input, by Wednesday, March 16 at [More]
Survey on Using Thinking Maps and Trade Books in teaching Secondary Social Studies
From : eGroups>>NCSS Teachers Lounge--Open Discussion for NCSS Members
This message has been cross posted to the following eGroups: The American Promise and NCSS Teachers Lounge--Open Discussion for NCSS Members .
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Background:
Attention secondary history and social studies teachers are being invited to take part in a research study. Before you decide to participate in this study, it is important that you understand why I am conducting this research and what it will involve. Please take the time to read the following [More]
This message has been cross posted to the following eGroups: The American Promise and NCSS Teachers Lounge--Open Discussion for NCSS Members .
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Background:
Attention secondary history and social studies teachers are being invited to take part in a research study. Before you decide to participate in this study, it is important that you understand why I am conducting this research and what it will involve. Please take the time to read the following [More]
Survey on Using Thinking Maps and Trade Books in teaching Secondary Social Studies
From : eGroups>>NCSS Teachers Lounge--Open Discussion for NCSS Members
This message has been cross posted to the following eGroups: State and local Affiliate Council Leaders and NCSS Teachers Lounge--Open Discussion for NCSS Members .
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Background:
Attention secondary history and social studies teachers are being invited to take part in a research study. Before you decide to participate in this study, it is important that you understand why I am conducting this research and what it will involve. Please take the [More]
This message has been cross posted to the following eGroups: State and local Affiliate Council Leaders and NCSS Teachers Lounge--Open Discussion for NCSS Members .
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Background:
Attention secondary history and social studies teachers are being invited to take part in a research study. Before you decide to participate in this study, it is important that you understand why I am conducting this research and what it will involve. Please take the [More]
