*/ /*-->*/ Cultivating Community As the largest professional association in the country devoted solely to social studies education, we acknowledge our responsibility and embrace the opportunity to represent and promote the interests of social studies educators. Ours is a broad community and we are uniquely positioned to influence and shape the future of social studies. We set the tone of the conversations about social studies education, recognizing that against a complex social, economic, political, and geopolitical backdrop we must work to ensure that the voices of an…

In this article, the authors highlight four children’s picture books that can be used to discuss gender diversity with young children in social studies.

An annotated list of children's books that are high quality, unbiased, and non-stereotypical portrayals of Arabs. It is also a collection that brings the native voices of the MENA region to elementary readers

This article draws on my reflections from a year-long study in a first-grade classroom in a Midwestern public elementary school during which the author read and discussed a total of fourteen Asian American picture books with the class. In this article, she discusses the children’s interactions with Asian American stories and provides suggestions for using children’s literature to teach about Asian American history and culture.

How can schools and districts support teachers in selecting sources that provide opportunities for students to understand and reflect upon their own identities and the identities of others? Join host Martin Andrews and special guest Cereescia Sandoval, Learning Experience Designer at inquirED, to explore using diverse sources in elementary social studies classrooms. All times Eastern  

The books that appear in these annotated book lists were evaluated and selected by a Book Review Committee appointed by National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and assembled in cooperation with the Children's Book Council (CBC). NCSS and CBC have cooperated on this annual bibliography since 1972. Books selected for this bibliography are written primarily for children in grades K-8. The selection committee looks for books that emphasize human relations, represent a diversity of groups and are sensitive to a broad range of cultural experiences, present an original theme or a fresh slant…