Legislation
Social Studies in the Era of No Child Left Behind
A Position Statement of National Council for the Social Studies
"A primary object...should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important? And what duty more pressing...than...communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country."
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Support for Civics and History Funding- Action Needed by July 18
Submitted by TimDaly on Sat, 07/14/2012 - 1:29pmThe United States Senate Appropriations Committee has voted to pass its funding bill for health and education programs for next year but once again, the bill included no federal support for teaching history, civics, geography or economics. It's not too late to show your support for funding teaching in the social studies. --> read more »
NCSS Letter to Hawaii DOE-2011
Submitted by Jordan Grote on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 3:19pmThe attached letter was written on behalf of social studies educators in Hawaii to the HI DOE. Educators in Hawaii alerted the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) that they were considerin reducing the number of social studies credits for high school graduation from four to three credits. We urged them not do so. --> read more »
NCSS Supports the Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act
Submitted by TimDaly on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:54pmNCSS was recently contacted by the National Geographic Society regarding the Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act, HR 1228. This is a bill that NCSS has promoted on Capitol Hill and for which NCSS has helped secure many co-sponsors. The act would ensure federal support for geography comparable to the eight other core academic subjects identified by the No Child Left Behind Act. --> read more »
Legislative Updates
Legislative Action Alert
Submitted by Jordan Grote on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 5:44pm
Related:It is time to contact your Members of Congress asking them to support social studies education by including funding for civic learning and history in their appropriations requests.
Attached you will find a sample letter that you can use.
You can find your Members of Congress at:
US House -- http://www.house.gov/representatives/
US Senate -- http://www.senate.gov/
»Take Action! Social Studies Appropriations Update-June 2012
Submitted by TimDaly on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 2:32pm
Related:The United States Senate Appropriations Committee has voted to pass its funding bill for health and education programs for next year. Budget cuts forced difficult tradeoffs and even cuts to popular programs. However, it is disappointing that once again, the bill included no federal support for teaching history, civics, geography or economics. --> read more »
Legislative Alert: Sandra Day O'Connor Act Needs Co-Sponsors
Submitted by Jordan Grote on Tue, 04/24/2012 - 3:06pm
Related:Please contact your member of the US House of Reps and urge that they support HR3464, the 'Sandra Day O'Connor Civic Learning Act!' More info at www.civicmissionofschools.org
Listen to NCSS President Sue Blanchette Live on Education Talk Radio
Submitted by Jordan Grote on Tue, 02/28/2012 - 5:23pm
Related:03/02/2012 12:00 pmAmerica/New YorkListen to NCSS President Sue Blanchette on Education Talk Radio Live 12:00 pm 3/2/2012.
Go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/edutalk when show is being aired to conversation live!
Website: http://educationtalkradio.wordpress.com/
Location
Online DCUnited StatesSee map: Google Maps»3rd Grade Social Studies SOL Tests in Virginia
Submitted by Jordan Grote on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 3:22pm
Related:Below is a copy of the NCSS letter written to the Virginia House to help urge Virginia to continue their 3rd Grade Socials Studies and Science SOL assessments.
January 27, 2012
Honorable Mark L. Dudenhefer Chairman,
Committee on Education
Virginia House of Delegates
Dear Mr. Dudenhefer:
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