In this article, we offer a rich description for how to highlightwomen’s voices in history through storytelling while engaging students in historical thinking skills rooted in primary source documents.

In the first article in this issue, “Why are People Marching? Discussing Justice- Oriented Citizenship using Picture Books,” Jessica Ferreras-Stone and Sara B. Demoiny outline how teachers, in accordance with NCSS guidelines, can use picture books to spur discussions about justice-oriented citizenship, including protest marches, as a means to understand the past and present. William Toledo and Jody Hollins present key concepts related to civic perspective- taking in their piece, “Localizing Civics: A Collaboratively Designed, Second Grade Unit of Study.” The authors’ hope is that their work…

Join Dr. Corey Sell, Professor and Department Chair for the Elementary Education & Literacy Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver, as he reveals how inquiry can make history more powerful and purposeful for students by centering the stories and narratives that are often overlooked. Educators will explore tools and strategies for teaching social studies within our pluralistic society. And while geared towards K-6, this session is applicable for any civics educator looking for new approaches to civics education that reflect our diverse citizenry. All Times Eastern

Save the Date, Monday-Tuesday, June 24-25, 2024! The National Council for the Social Studies is excited to present the second annual Virtual Summer Conference on Monday-Tuesday, June 24-25. This year’s conference is designed especially for elementary teachers. Join us virtually as we explore, Inquire and Inspire: Cross-Disciplinary Learning in Elementary Classrooms. Elementary teachers will leave this conference ready to: Strategically plan instruction to support cross-disciplinary learning that is grounded in social studies, but also integrates literacy, mathematics, science, and/or the…

While guest teaching in a third-grade classroom as part of her doctoral studies, the author became interested in how students think about female pioneers and what it means to be first in a historical sense. This article explores the potential of interactive read-aloud books to teach women’s history with young students.

In this article, we offer resources and activities that highlight Patsy Mink's congressional achieve- ments and experiences, and push young students to think about the institution of Congress with a gendered lens.