TSSP no. 301 - The Summer Learning Edition!

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April 9, 2019 | Number 301 | e-Newsletter

The Social Studies Professional

The Summer Learning Edition!

Summer Learning for Everyone
Spring is zooming by us, and Summer will be here before you know it with the hottest social studies professional leaning around! Have you reserved your spot yet? Check out these upcoming NCSS and partnered summer institutes before they fill up!

President Meissel's Message: State Conferences and Summer Learning
During the past ten months, I had the honor of attending nine different state (or in the case of Pennsylvania and Virginia, Commonwealth) social studies conferences. The opportunity to share in a day or two of professional learning with others quickly became one of the most enjoyable roles of my presidency. I was fortunate to have been able to renew friendships with... (Read more)

Woodstock at 50: The 1960s & the Transformation of American Society
In collaboration with Steven Van Zandt's Rock and Roll Forever Foundation, explore connections between US history and popular culture, earn credit, and visit Bethel Woods, the Woodstock festival grounds, and its museum with scholar in residence, Dennis McNally, historian, author, and music publicist of the Grateful Dead! Plus, attend a special guest live musical performance to be announced. CEUs available. (Read more)

NCSS Summer Leadership Collaborative 2019
Leading social studies in troubling times can be difficult. Attending SLC 2019 to discuss ways to safeguard democracy, bridge partisan divides, encourage critical inquiry, and promote civil discourse is easy! Learn how to define advocacy priorities and advance social studies organizational capacity. Register by May 24, 2019. (Read more)

5th Annual IDM Summer Institute
C3 Teachers and NCSS give you a hands-on opportunity to develop inquiry materials for use in your classroom to make every student's hand raise! Learn alongside educators who share an interest in invigorating their classrooms through inquiry teaching and learning.
(Read more)

How We Argue: A Workshop for Social Studies Teachers
How do we discuss controversial topics? Often, it seems, we rely upon superficial research of the facts, intimidation, or appeals to emotion. Learn argument mapping to apply logical rigor to writing and classroom discussions.
(Read more)

NCSS 2019 Religious
Studies Institute
Increase your professional competency in teaching about religion! Meet and learn from religious subject matter experts and curricular resource providers to boost your personal confidence in teaching about religion. Limited capacity of 50 people!
(Read more)

Summer Learning from Our Colleagues
You want more summer learning? We've got it! Here is a listing of more learning from our social studies colleagues! Check out these great summer institutes too. Deadlines are approaching fast. (Read more)

Free Webinar: All About
NCSS Resolutions
Learn how you can make recommendations to the NCSS Board of Directors regarding proposed positions of our association. Attend this free webinar to help prepare for the House of Delegates meeting at our 99th Annual Conference in Austin this fall. (Sign up)

New York Fed Lesson Plan Download: The Story of Monetary Policy

The New York Fed’s Educational Comic Book Series teaches students about basic economic principles and the Federal Reserve’s role in the financial system.

Created for students at the middle school, high school, and introductory college levels, this comic book illustrates the importance of monetary policy and the Federal Reserve’s key responsibilities through a tour of planets that need guidance in stabilizing prices, increasing employment, and developing a healthy economy. Get the comic book and lesson plans!
(Download now)

NCSS Podcast: Welcoming Diverse Families in the Elementary Classroom
Dan and Michael chat with Selena Van Horn and Andrea Hawkman about their new Social Studies and the Young Learner article, "First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage (Equality): Welcoming Diverse Families in the Elementary Classroom." (Listen here)

Nominations for NCSS Board of Directors Deadline April 30
The deadline for submitting a nomination application to be a candidate for NCSS Vice-President or to join the NCSS Board of Directors has been extended to April 30. NCSS is seeking candidates for the following categories: Vice-President and Board Members for the Middle Level Classroom Teacher; College/University; At-Large; and K-12 Classroom Teacher At-Large. Nomination application and eligibility details can be found here.

Apply for NCSS Awards
Deadline: April 30
Don't wait until the last minute! Nominate yourself or a colleague for NCSS Teacher of the Year Awards and other categories. (Apply here)

Find your next social studies opportunity from over 1,000 jobs listed!

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