Toxic civic dialogue? Insurrection? Decline of democracy? America needs quality civic and history education more than ever. NCSS has been a lead supporter and partner in the development of Educating for American Democracy, an initiative that promises a greater emphasis on civic and history education that is powerful, interdisciplinary, and inquiry-based. This virtual Town Hall to hear directly from a distinguished panel that will present the initiative and discuss actions needed to make the promise of Educating for American Democracy a reality for all learners.

The Town Hall is moderated by NCSS President, Stefanie Wager, and includes panelists: Dr. Danielle Allen, Principal Investigator and a lead author of the Educating for American Democracy report; Dr. David Bosso (2012 Connecticut Teacher of the Year | National Teachers Hall of Fame, Class of 2019); and Dr. Lynn Jennings (Senior Director of State and National Partnerships at Education Trust) to discuss:

• What is Educating for American Democracy?
• What are the opportunities and considerations for educators as they work to implement the Educating for American Democracy Roadmap?
• What are the civil rights implications of this initiative to promote equity and inclusion?

With breakout discussions on:

• What are potential roadblocks and challenges in implementing EAD and how can we overcome them?
• What other stakeholders do we need to engage to make the promise of Educating for American Democracy a reality?
• What supports ensure this is a true civil rights initiative?
• Who feels this fits into their existing work and would like to connect to collaborate on launching this effort in the 2021-22 school year?